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Station-Keeping Maneuvers for Geosynchronous SpacecraftNew strategy saves fuel. Report discusses three existing strategies for maneuvers that maintain apparent position of geosynchronous satellite and present new strategy for satellite subject to daily momentum-wheel dumps. Increases useful lifetime of satellite by reducing frequencies and sizes of maneuvers, reducing rate of fuel consumption.
Document ID
19870000142
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Kechichian, J. A. (Caltech)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 11
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
NPO-16512
Accession Number
87B10142
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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