The paper presents the exact solution to the relative orbital motion that takes place in a central force field. This problem is a generalization of the problem of the Keplerian relative motion in a central force field. The solution is presented in a coordinate free vectorial form, offering closed form expressions for the law of motion and the velocity. The solution is offered to the non-linear model of the relative motion problem, and it generalizes the solutions found by Clohessy-Wiltshire, Lawden and Tschauner-Hempel for the case of the Keplerian relative motion. The applications of this problem are in satellite formation flying, satellite constellations and orbital rendezvous.


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    Title :

    Exact solution to the relative orbital motion in a central force field


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    Publication date :

    2008-12-01


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    585380 byte




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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