LUNAR PROBE FLIGHT: INTRODUCTION TO FLIGHT GEOMETRY AND ACCURACY PROBLEMS,

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Abstract:

The report presents the flight geometry that describes the orbit of a lunar probe in relation to the movements of the terminal bodies, earth and moon. By choosing a suitable reference system and by simplifying the three body problem to a two body problem in neglecting the force field of the moon, the problem is amenable to an analytical approach that, though approximate, brings forward all characteristic features proper to the exact solution.

Author(s):
Hoelker, R. F.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY BALLISTIC MISSILE AGENCY REDSTONE ARSENAL ALA
Annotation:
Lunar probe flight: introduction to flight geometry and accuracy problems.
Pagination:
0052

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ABMA-DA-TN-58-58
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*LUNAR PROBES, LUNAR TRAJECTORIES, CELESTIAL MECHANICS, SPACE FLIGHT, N BODY PROBLEM, EARTH(PLANET), MOON, LAUNCHING, AZIMUTH, MOTION, GRAVITY
Report Date:
1958 Aug 22