Low-Altitude Earth Satellite Propellant Longevity Prediction with Application to Flight Profile Trade-Off Analysis.

Abstract

Continuous and discrete forms of the propellant longevity equation are derived. Expressions for the propellant mass decrement equation are developed for both spherically symmetrical and oblate diurnal atmospheres. The result for the oblate diurnal atmosphere is applied to the discreet form of the propellant longevity equation to provide numerical examples illustrating their application to several areas of mission planning. Keywords include: Propellant Longevity, Flight Profile Trade-Off, Spherically Symmetrical Atmosphere, Oblate Diurnal Atmosphere, and Low-Altitude Earth Satellites.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA154939

Entities

People

  • A. D. Parks

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheres
  • Atmospheric Density
  • Bessel Functions
  • Equations
  • Flight
  • Intervals
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Low Altitude
  • Military Research
  • Orbital Inclination
  • Orbits
  • Propellants
  • Rate Of Consumption
  • Satellite Orbits
  • Space Systems

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

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