Fuel-Equivalent Relative Orbit Element Space

This paper presents a new tool to analytically perform the guidance for reconfiguration of formation flying spacecraft. The technique consists in mapping the relative orbit elements into a fuel-equivalent space where similar displacements correspond to an equivalent fuel consumption. The minimal-fue...

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Published in:Journal of guidance, control, and dynamics control, and dynamics, 2008-01, Vol.31 (1), p.238-244
Main Authors: Hamel, Jean-Francois, Lafontaine, Jean De
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Control algorithms
Control theory
Electrical engineering
Energy consumption
Exact sciences and technology
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Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
Linear programming
Optimization techniques
Orbits
Physics
Solid dynamics (ballistics, collision, multibody system, stabilization...)
Solid mechanics
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Summary:This paper presents a new tool to analytically perform the guidance for reconfiguration of formation flying spacecraft. The technique consists in mapping the relative orbit elements into a fuel-equivalent space where similar displacements correspond to an equivalent fuel consumption. The minimal-fuel maneuver problem is consequently translated into a simple geometric problem in the fuel-equivalent space. The theory is applied to two well-known formations: the J2J2-invariant formation and the projected circular formation. The use of the fuel-equivalent space leads to very simple solutions for the most fuel-efficient way to attain both formations. [PUBLISHER ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0731-5090
1533-3884
DOI:10.2514/1.32034