Satellite transfers between Keplerian orbits

We introduce a new technique for satellite transfers between Keplerian orbits. This new technique is based on controlling the constants of motion of the Keplerian dynamics. It can be executed automatically at any orbit point, manoeuvring satellites in space with low- or high-thrust guiding systems....

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Published in:Celestial mechanics and dynamical astronomy 2022-10, Vol.134 (5), Article 45
Main Authors: Dilão, Rui, Fernandes, Mariana, Sá, Mariana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerospace Technology and Astronautics
Angular momentum
Apsides
Artificial satellites
Astrophysics and Astroparticles
Circular orbits
Classical Mechanics
Control theory
Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory
Geophysics/Geodesy
Maneuvers
Orbital mechanics
Orbits
Original Article
Physics
Physics and Astronomy
Satellites
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Summary:We introduce a new technique for satellite transfers between Keplerian orbits. This new technique is based on controlling the constants of motion of the Keplerian dynamics. It can be executed automatically at any orbit point, manoeuvring satellites in space with low- or high-thrust guiding systems. Four types of transfers are studied: (i) planar transfers with constant angular momentum and variable effective total energy, (ii) planar transfers with constant effective total energy and variable angular momentum, (iii) change of orientation of the line of apsides, and (iv) three-dimensional transfers between circular orbits.
ISSN:0923-2958
1572-9478
DOI:10.1007/s10569-022-10102-7