Semianalytic Satellite Theory

Abstract

The equations of motion for artificial Earth satellites are solved by semianalytic techniques. The force model includes an arbitrary gravity field for the Earth as well as Moon and Sun. All tesseral harmonics are examined for the presence of resonance. Any resonant term is classified according to its period and amplitude. Those exhibiting deep resonance (long-periodic) are integrated numerically. Shallow resonance terms (intermediate period) are evaluated analytically. Additional tests decide whether short-periodic terms are discarded or calculated analytically. Primary variables of the theory are the non-singular Poincare elements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA220744

Entities

People

  • Claus Oesterwinter

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Amplitude
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Classification
  • Computations
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Equatorial Orbits
  • Governments
  • Harmonics
  • Orbital Elements
  • Orbits
  • Resonance
  • Security
  • Two Dimensional

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris