FLY AROUND MISSION IN NON- KEPLERIAN ORBIT

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Egyptian Armed Forces.

Abstract

ABSTRACT
On-orbit manoeuvring in Low earth non-Keplerian orbit is discussed. High
performance control strategies are required for these types of formation flying
missions. The simple solution for Keplerian orbit is somewhat far from accuracy,
while accurate solution for non-Keplerian orbit is not simple. Motion planning
algorithms are used herein to accomplish successful fly around of orbiting objects.
Close manoeuvres are performed as these manoeuvring objects approach the
central body around which they will fly.

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