Assume that a constellation of satellites is required to remain close to a given nominal trajectory and that there is some freedom in the selection of the geometry of the constellation. If we are interested in avoiding large variations of the mutual distances between the spacecraft, we can consider the possible existence of regions of zero relative radial acceleration with respect to the nominal trajectory. The motion along these regions will reduce the expansion or contraction of the constellation. The goal of this paper is the study of these regions and the controlled motions between them.


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    Title :

    Zero Relative Radial Acceleration Cones and Controlled Motions Suitable for Formation Flying


    Additional title:

    J of Astronaut Sci


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    2005-12-01


    Size :

    19 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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