Progress in Spacecraft Reentry Orbits and Control,

Abstract

This article systematically summarizes the newest progress in spacecraft reentry orbits and control. Analyses are made of research results obtained from 9 specialized topics as well as of problems which exist and trends in development. These specialized topics are such ones as the presentation and significance of optimized reentry orbit calculations and control problems, characteristic indicators associated with reentry flight orbits, optimized reentry orbit approximation calculations and precision numerical value solutions, reentry guidance and control systems, various types of optimized aeroassisted orbital transfer problems, composite spacecraft navigation systems, small model reentry body aerodynamic characteristics and control problems, defense penetration and interception problems during reentry flights, a number of mutual relationships between reentry problems, and so on.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA310539

Entities

People

  • Shilu Chen
  • Ying Nan

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Aerodynamic Heating
  • Altitude
  • Atmosphere Entry
  • Control Systems
  • Energy Transfer
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Guidance
  • Measurement
  • Navigation
  • Navigational Equipment
  • Radio Navigation
  • Reliability
  • Space Shuttles
  • Spacecraft
  • Terminal Guidance

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Operations Research
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

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