Numerical searches and optimal control of J₂ invariant orbits Conference Paper

abstract

• In this paper we investigate numerical searches and optimal control of J2 invariant orbits. For passive J2 invariant orbits we use linear and nonlinear searches to find the optimal differential elements which minimize the secular drifts. This result agrees with the solution from the periodic matching conditions. We propose an analytical optimal control law based on the state transition matrix for maintenance and reconfiguration of J2 invariant orbits. Numerical solutions show the control law works well.

authors

• Alfriend, Terry

published proceedings

• SPACEFLIGHT MECHANICS 2006, VOL 124, PTS 1 AND 2

author list (cited authors)

• Yan, H., & Alfriend, K. T.

complete list of authors

• Yan, Hui||Alfriend, Kyle T

publication date

• December 2006

published in

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

International Standard Book Number (ISBN) 10

• 0-877-03528-8

International Standard Book Number (ISBN) 13

• 9780877035282

start page

• 991

end page

• 1009

volume

• 124