ORBIT EXPANSION BU MICROTHRUST. PART I. DESCRIPTION OF RESULTS.

Abstract

The report describes the results of a study carried out for ELDO on the subject of orbit expansion from low to geostationary altitude by means of microthrust provided by an electric propulsion unit. The mathematical analysis of the problem and the computer program used to obtain the results presented herein are each published under a separate cover. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0669407

Entities

People

  • G. J. Davison

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Electric Propulsion
  • Mathematical Analysis

Readers

  • Aerospace Propulsion Engineering.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster
  • Space - Orbital Debris