UNCERTAINTIES IN SATELLITE POSITION DUE TO SOLAR RADIATION PRESSURE EFFECTS

Abstract

A simple formula for calculating the magnitude of solar radiation pressure is given, and the uncertainty in each of the terms is discussed. Worst-case positional deviations due to solar radiation pressure are calculated for one satellite pass under several sets of conditions. Complicating factors, such as earth shadow, body motion and reflected radiation, are discussed, and finally, the net worst-case uncertainties in predicted satellite position after one pass are estimated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0608652

Entities

People

  • R. W. Jacobus

Organizations

  • MITRE Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Altitude
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronomical Bodies
  • Contracts
  • Governments
  • Measurement
  • Orbits
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Pressure
  • Satellite Orbits
  • Scattering
  • Solar Energy
  • Solar Radiation
  • Surface Properties
  • Three Dimensional
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Graph Algorithms and Convex Optimization.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris