Performance Characteristics of Vehicles Travelling in Near-Earth Orbits at Supersatellite Velocities,

Abstract

The performance of several types of vehicles which have the capability of traversing near-earth circular orbits at supersatellite velocities was investigated. These vehicles use a normal thrust component or negative lift to maintain the circular orbits. Four basic types of vehicles were considered: (a) constant thrust rocket, (b) perpendicular, modulating thrust rocket, (c) inverted glider, and (d) inverted cruise vehicle. Although no particular missions for such flights were envisaged, it is conceivable that supersatellite vehicles (SSV) could be used for reconnaissance, orbital rescue missions, or delivery of high priority payloads in both military and non-military contexts. Specific impulse values of 300 and 600 seconds were studied for all powered stages. (Author Modified Abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0757522

Entities

People

  • A. R. Krenkel
  • M. H. Bloom

Organizations

  • New York University Tandon School of Engineering

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Circular Orbits
  • Earth Orbits
  • Orbits
  • Reconnaissance
  • Specific Impulse
  • Thrust

Readers

  • Aerospace Propulsion Engineering.
  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

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