Cluster Orbits With Perturbations of Keplerian Elements Equations
Abstract
This effort was performed jointly with Chris Sabol of AFRL/DEBI. The Cluster Orbit with Perturbations of Keplerian Elements (COWPOKE) Equations were developed. The initial COWPOKE equations described the relative motion of space objects in non- circular orbits using Keplerian elements. Modifications to the equations were made and the equations were used in a relative orbit determination scheme to show the benefits of relative orbit determination for satellites collocated in a single geosynchronous orbit slot. Finally, initial work was done to add Earth oblateness and drag perturbations to the COWPOKE equations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 31, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA424125
Entities
People
- Craig A. Mclaughlin
Organizations
- University of North Dakota