ANALYTIC ORBIT DESIGN FOR EARTH SITES OBSERVATION Conference Paper

abstract

• Satellite observations of specific Earth sites/regions usually require the use of compatible (resonant) orbits. If the observing sensor is optimized for a given altitude then the orbit must also be circular. This work provides an analytical study of the satellite ground track of any compatible and circular orbits for a full repetition cycle. The purpose is to provide analytical derivation of all the points in which the ground track crosses itself, here called X-points. The geographical locations of these points and the approximate expressions of the associated dwell times allow to develop optimal orbit design to best serve the mission.

authors

• Mortari, Daniele

published proceedings

• SPACEFLIGHT MECHANICS 2011, PTS I-III

author list (cited authors)

• de Dilectis, F., & Mortari, D.

complete list of authors

• de Dilectis, Francesco||Mortari, Daniele

publication date

• October 2011

published in

• Spaceflight Mechanics 2005, Vol 120, Pts 1 and 2  Journal

International Standard Book Number (ISBN) 13

• 978-0-87703-569-5

start page

• 645

end page

• +

volume

• 140