An in-plane J₂-invariance condition and control algorithm for highly elliptical satellite formations

DOI10.1007/S10569-021-10003-1MaRDI QIDQ2033671zbMATH OpenOpenAlexFDO

Authors Jackson Kulik

Publication date 17 June 2021

Published in Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy (Search for Journal in Brave)

Full work available at URL https://arxiv.org/abs/2010.00559

zbMATH Keywords

perturbationsrelative motionelliptical formation flightJ2

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Orbital mechanics (70M20)

Abstract: Phased formations of satellites provide an important means of keeping multiple satellites in close proximity without becoming dangerously close to one another. In order to minimize the amount of propellant necessary to keep a set of satellites in a phased formation, this paper presents a new condition for in-plane linearized secular J2-invariance in highly eccentric orbits. A maintenance strategy outlined here combats the growth of out-of-plane motion, and the delta-v cost of this strategy is analyzed. For context, this paper also discusses relevant formations that benefit from this condition and maintenance strategy. A highly elliptical perching formation called the boomerang perch is also discussed.

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