Modal Control of a Satellite in an Unstable Orbit About L3.

Abstract

A perturbation analysis was done on a satellite in orbit about Language point 3. A modal control scheme for linear systems was then applied to the linear and nonlinear perturbations. Rectification of the satellite orbit was achieved by Encke's Method. The effects of the moon's inclination and eccentricity on the orbit stability was investigated. The controller stabilized the linear and nonlinear perturbations, with the average control acceleration being of the same order of magnitude as that for earth-synchronous satellites.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA124723

Entities

People

  • Frank M. Dearmond

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Classification
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Differential Equations
  • Eccentricity
  • Eigenvalues
  • Eigenvectors
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Geosynchronous Satellites
  • Linear Systems
  • Orbits
  • Satellite Orbits
  • Security

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers