SIGHT - The simulated interactive graphical trajectory system
Abstract
SIGHT represents a multifunctional mission simulation and analysis system for the determination of orbital mechanics and spacecraft dynamics. SIGHT provides three dimensional real-time simulation of the orbital paths and rotations of multiple bodies. The system uses a numerical solution to the restricted three body problem and introduces algorithms for navigation and guidance. The purpose of SIGHT is to create, model and analyze complex scenarios of thrusting and nonthrusting structures on high-speed image processing environments. The application of SIGHT will be discussed for the analysis of a low-thrust spacecraft currently being developed in conjuction with NASA Langley.
- Publication:
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AIAA, Aerospace Sciences Meeting
- Pub Date:
- January 1990
- Bibcode:
- 1990aiaa.meetS....H
- Keywords:
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- Computer Graphics;
- Flight Simulation;
- Interactive Control;
- Orbital Mechanics;
- Space Navigation;
- Spacecraft Trajectories;
- Trajectory Analysis;
- Flight Mechanics;
- Newton Theory;
- Real Time Operation;
- Spacecraft Guidance;
- Three Body Problem;
- Astrodynamics