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Approaching Moons from Resonance via Invariant ManifoldsIn this work, the approach phase from the final resonance of the endgame scenario in a tour design is examined within the context of invariant manifolds. Previous analyses have typically solved this problem either by using numerical techniques or by computing a catalog of suitable trajectories. The invariant manifolds of a selected set of libration orbits and unstable resonant orbits are computed here to serve as guides for desirable approach trajectories. The analysis focuses on designing an approach phase that may be tied into the final resonance in the endgame sequence while also targeting desired conditions at the moon.
Document ID
20130000292
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Anderson, Rodney L.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 27, 2013
Publication Date
January 30, 2012
Subject Category
Astrodynamics
Meeting Information
Meeting: 22nd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting
Location: Charleston, SC
Country: United States
Start Date: January 29, 2012
End Date: February 2, 2012
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
endgame
resonant orbit
invariant manifolds,
approach

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