A review of satellite lifetime and orbit decay prediction
Abstract
The modelling and the methods necessary to predict satellite lifetimes are reviewed. Orbital perturbations, models for Earth's potential field, luni-solar attraction and atmospheric drag are considered. Static and dynamic density models are presented. Satellite properties (projected area and drag coefficient) are discussed. Analytical methods for using these models are examined and compared with other methods. The state of the art is assessed and areas requiring more research are identified.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- June 1980
- Bibcode:
- 1980STIN...8026368D
- Keywords:
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- Mathematical Models;
- Orbit Decay;
- Prediction Analysis Techniques;
- Satellite Lifetime;
- Aerodynamic Coefficients;
- Aerodynamic Drag;
- Atmospheric Density;
- Geopotential;
- Lunar Effects;
- Orbit Perturbation;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles