Coordinated Orbit Transfer for Satellite Clusters

Abstract

The authors propose a control law that allows a satellite formation to achieve orbit transfer. During the transfer, the formation can either be maintained or modified to a desired formation. Based on the orbit transfer control law proposed by Chang, Chichka, and Marsden for a single satellite, the authors add coupling terms to the summation of Lyapunov functions for single satellites. These terms are functions of the difference between the mean anomalies (or perigee passing times) of formation members. The asymptotic stability of the desired formation in desired orbits is proved.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 02, 2003
Accession Number
ADA438508

Entities

People

  • Fumin Zhang
  • P.S.Krishnaprasad

Organizations

  • University of Maryland

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Algorithms
  • Angular Momentum
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Celestial Mechanics
  • Closed Loop Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Lyapunov Functions
  • Orbital Elements
  • Orbits
  • Relative Motion
  • Shape
  • Simulations
  • Trajectories
  • Universities

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Research Science/Academic Research
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

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