Accession Number:

AD0901620

Title:

The Equations of Motion of a Satellite in a Local Vertical Coordinate System.

Descriptive Note:

Interim rept.,

Corporate Author:

NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Raymond, Frederick W.

Report Date:

1972-06-07

Pagination or Media Count:

16.0

Abstract:

The equations of motion of a satellite have been derived in a local vertical coordinate system. The method of derivation and the form of the equations provide a simplified means of visualizing and planning the maneuvering within multiple satellite constellations. The equations are also useful in station keeping, rendezvous, and collision avoidance considerations. Author

Descriptors:

• *EQUATIONS OF MOTION
• *SATELLITE NETWORKS
• VELOCITY
• ORBITS
• PAYLOAD
• PLANNING
• ROTATION
• RENDEZVOUS TRAJECTORIES
• INTEGRAL TRANSFORMS
• SATELLITE ATTITUDE
• MULTILAUNCHING
• PARKING ORBIT TRAJECTORIES
• MANEUVERING SATELLITES

Subject Categories:

• Numerical Mathematics
• Unmanned Spacecraft
• Spacecraft Trajectories and Reentry

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE