Relative Motion of Two Satellites in Close-Elliptical Orbits.
Abstract
The need for a closed form solution for two bodies in close elliptical orbits is identified. Equations of motion are derived using Hamilton's equations. Floquet theory, and its applicability to this problem, is discussed. The solution for circular orbits is derived in closed form and numerically, using Floquet theory and harmonic analysis. To confirm the accuracy of the computer code. Next the solution for elliptical - orbits is found numerically first for very small eccentricities, finding the dependence on eccentricity. The solution is then found for all time as a function of eccentricity. Keywords: Orbit trajectories; Artificial satellite orbits; Rendezvous trajectories.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA188851
Entities
People
- James M. Meintel
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology