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Aerobrake guidance law synthesis using feedback linearizationAerobraking maneuvers are currently being considered for use in several space missions. The development of a guidance law for performing simultaneous change of both in-plane and out-of-plane orbital elements with least energy loss is described. The analysis is based on a sixth-order nonlinear point-mass vehicle model with lift, bank angle and drag modulation as the three control variables. The guidance law uses detailed vehicle aerodynamic and the atmosphere models in the feedback loop. The effects of planet oblateness, atmospheric rotation and ambient winds are included in the formulation. The guidance law is in nonlinear feedback form and is simple enough to be implemented on-board an orbit transfer vehicle.
Document ID
19920046680
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Menon, P. K. A.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA; Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Subject Category
Astrodynamics
Meeting Information
Meeting: 1991 American Control Conference
Location: Boston, MA
Country: United States
Start Date: June 26, 1991
End Date: June 28, 1991
Sponsors: American Automatic Control Council
Accession Number
92A29304
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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