Orbit maneuver optimization for an Arabian Communication Satellite (ARCOMSAT)
Abstract
The optimal scheduling and designing for the ARCOMSAT S/C orbital maneuvers in transfer orbit (TO) and drift orbit (DO) were investigated. The study was done for an SHF and for a VHF TM/TC/TR station concept. Because the relevant station visibility ranges of the two concepts differ not too much, the optimization results turn out to be the same for the SHF and VHF concept. Due to the fact that not all satellite subsystems are specified in detail, the submitted results are somewhat preliminary but can be considered as reasonable estimates for the injection procedure.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976STIN...7811180L
- Keywords:
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- Arcomsat;
- Communication Satellites;
- Optimization;
- Orbital Maneuvers;
- Apogees;
- Fuel Consumption;
- Injection;
- Superhigh Frequencies;
- Transfer Orbits;
- Very High Frequencies;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles