A Catalogue of Parametric Time-Optimal Transfers for All-Electric GEO Satellites
A Catalogue of Parametric Time-Optimal Transfers for All-Electric GEO Satellites
- New search for: Topputo, Francesco
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- New search for: Topputo, Francesco
- New search for: Ceccherini, Simone
Abstract In this chapter a catalogue of time-optimal low-thrust transfers from arbitrary departure orbits to the geostationary orbit is constructed. This catalogue is obtained by solving a multitude of optimal control problems with a combination of simple and multiple shooting techniques, augmented by a multi-dimensional homotopy. Modified equinoctial elements are used to describe the satellite dynamics, and state-of-the-art values for thrust and specific impulse are considered. The ultimate outcome consists of a synthetic law for transfer time, and thus cost, as function of the orbit injection parameters and engine figures. This law can be consulted in the early stages of mission design.
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A Catalogue of Parametric Time-Optimal Transfers for All-Electric GEO Satellites
2019-01-01
20 pages
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English
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