SATELLITE INTERCEPTION,

Abstract

To intercept an orbiting target by another satellite implies, that the two vehicles must arrive simultaneously to the same point in space. In the following a calculation procedure is presented for solving this coincidence problem. To facilitate the calculation of the unknown semi major axis of the interceptor's orbit, Lambert's Equation is rewritten in form of a power series which can be evaluated by a convenient differential correction technique instead of the usual trial and error method. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1960
Accession Number
AD0606474

Entities

People

  • G. S. Gedeon

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Equations
  • Interception
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Mathematics
  • Power Series
  • Sequences
  • Sequences (Mathematics)
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Missile Defense Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers