Orbit decay analysis of STS upper stage boosters
Abstract
An orbit decay analysis of the space transportation system upper stage boosters is presented. An overview of the computer trajectory programs, DSTROB, algorithm is presented. Atmospheric drag and perturbation models are described. The development of launch windows, such that the transfer orbit will decay within two years, is discussed. A study of the lifetimes of geosynchronous transfer orbits is presented.
- Publication:
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Final Report Analytical and Computational Mathematics
- Pub Date:
- 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979acmi.rept.....G
- Keywords:
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- Orbit Decay;
- Orbital Mechanics;
- Space Transportation System;
- Upper Stage Rocket Engines;
- Atmospheric Effects;
- Launch Windows;
- Mathematical Models;
- Orbit Perturbation;
- Astrodynamics