The long-term prediction of artificial satellite orbitsSurvey of averaging and multirevolution methods for long-term orbit prediction. A technical approach with the following features is recommended: (1) averaged variation-of-parameter equations, (2) analytical expressions for oblateness and third-body effects, (3) definite integrals for atmospheric drag and lunar effects (for long-period orbits), (4) nonsingular equinoctial element formulation, (5) multistep numerical integration processes, and (6) precise osculating-to-mean element transformation. Several orbital predictions illustrate the contribution of this technical approach to overall accuracy and efficiency. Future development of the analytical averaging method in nonsingular coordinates by automated manipulation of literal series is discussed.
Document ID
19740038020
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Cefola, P. J.
Long, A. C.
Holloway, G., Jr. (Computer Sciences Corp. Silver Spring, Md., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1974
Subject Category
Space Sciences
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 74-170
Meeting Information
Meeting: Aerospace Sciences Meeting
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: January 30, 1974
End Date: February 1, 1974
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics