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Determination of the optimal conditions for inclination maneuvers using a Swing-by

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Author(s):
Moura, Jr., O. [1] ; Celestino, C. C. [1] ; Prado, A. F. B. A. [2]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Abc, Ave Estados 5001, BR-09210588 Santo Andre, SP - Brazil
[2] 2 Inst Nacl Pesquisas Espaciais INPE, Ave Astronautas 1-758, BR-12227010 Sao Jose Dos Campos, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: ASTROPHYSICS AND SPACE SCIENCE; v. 363, n. 5 MAY 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

The search for methods to reduce the fuel consumption in orbital transfers is something relevant and always current in astrodynamics. Therefore, the maneuvers assisted by the gravity, also called Swing-by maneuvers, can be an advantageous option to save fuel. The proposal of the present research is to explore the influence of some parameters in a Swing-by of an artificial satellite orbiting a planet with one of the moons of this mother planet, with the goal of changing the inclination of the artificial satellite around the main body of the system. The fuel consumption of this maneuver is compared with the required consumption to perform the same change of inclination using the classical approach of impulsive maneuvers. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 16/24561-0 - On the relevance of small bodies in orbital dynamics
Grantee:Othon Cabo Winter
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 16/14665-2 - Astrodynamics applied to space vehicles.
Grantee:Antônio Fernando Bertachini de Almeida Prado
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants