Space trajectories
Abstract
The development and theoretical analysis of space trajectory systems for practical applications including the tracking of spacecraft for programs such as HERMES are considered. Orbital parameters and Keplerian motion, and the gravitational and nongravitational mathematical modeling of the effects of perturbations on satellites, are first discussed. Inertial reference systems; instrumentation for the measurement of distances, Doppler effects and angles; and the geometric interpretation and evaluation of macromeasurements are then considered. Finally, a discussion is presented of algorithms including linear filter, least-square, Kalman filter, and inversion methods, and of the analysis of error and covariance, with special attention given to the case of geostationary satellite orbits.
- Publication:
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Toulouse Cepadues Editions
- Pub Date:
- 1987
- Bibcode:
- 1987TouCE.........Z
- Keywords:
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- Geosynchronous Orbits;
- Orbital Mechanics;
- Perturbation;
- Spacecraft Trajectories;
- Trajectory Analysis;
- Trajectory Measurement;
- Covariance;
- Error Analysis;
- Gravitational Effects;
- Instrument Errors;
- Kepler Laws;
- Orbital Maneuvers;
- Astrodynamics