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ON THE USE OF CONTROLLED RADIATION PRESSURE TO SEND A SATELLITE TO A GRAVEYARD ORBIT

Author(s):
Silva Neto, J. B. [1] ; Sanchez, D. M. [1] ; Prado, A. F. B. A. [1] ; Smirnov, G. V. [2]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Natl Inst Space Res INPE, Div Space Mech & Control DMC, BR-12227010 Sao Jose Dos Campos, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Minho, Sch Sci, Dept Math & Applicat, Campus Gualtar, P-4710057 Braga - Portugal
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: REVISTA MEXICANA DE ASTRONOMIA Y ASTROFISICA; v. 53, n. 2, p. 321-332, OCT 2017.
Web of Science Citations: 1
Abstract

A very important topic in modern astrodynamics is the removal of satellites from their orbits, after the end of their missions. In this work, we propose the use of the solar radiation pressure to change the orbital energy of a satellite, to remove it from the operational region to a graveyard orbit. A mechanism for changing the area-to-mass ratio of the satellite and/or its reflectivity coefficient is used to accomplish this task. We derive an analytical model to find the maximum eccentricity achieved during the removal trajectory, for different initial conditions for the argument of perigee and the longitude of the ascending node. After that, the best trajectories, i.e., trajectories with low eccentricity, are integrated using a numerical model. These low eccentricity trajectories are important because satellites with disposal orbits with low eccentricity pose a lower risk of crossing the operational region during the de-orbiting. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 11/08171-3 - Orbital dynamics of minor bodies
Grantee:Othon Cabo Winter
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 16/07248-6 - STUDY OF ORBITS FOR SPACE VEHICLES TRAVELLING AROUND ASTEROIDS
Grantee:José Batista da Silva Neto
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 16/14665-2 - Astrodynamics applied to space vehicles.
Grantee:Antônio Fernando Bertachini de Almeida Prado
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 14/22295-5 - Study of the dynamics of artificial satellites around triple systems
Grantee:Diogo Merguizo Sanchez
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral