Maneuver Estimation Model for Geostationary Orbit Determination

Abstract

As an increasing number of geostationary satellites fill a limited number of orbital slots, collocation of satellites leads to a risk of close approach or misidentification. The ability to detect maneuvers made by these satellites using optical observations can help to prevent these problems. Such a model has already been created and tested using data from the Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing site. The goal of this research was to create a more robust model which would reduce the amount of data needed to make accurate maneuver estimations. The Clohessy-Wiltshire equations were used to model the relative motion of a geostationary satellite about its intended location, and a nonlinear least squares algorithm was developed to estimate the satellite trajectories.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA453944

Entities

People

  • Brian J. Hirsch

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Algorithms
  • Apogees
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Data Sets
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Geosynchronous Orbits
  • Geosynchronous Satellites
  • Grids
  • Measurement
  • Orbits
  • Relative Motion
  • Satellite Orbits
  • Solar Radiation
  • Trajectories

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

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