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Trajectories For Space AmbulanceReport presents concept for space ambulance that moves as quickly and economically as possible between orbits. Describes variety of rendezvous maneuvers between space stations in geocentric orbits at altitudes ranging from 200 km to geosynchronous altitude. Analyzes minimum times to complete rendezvous with orbiting medical station.
Document ID
19880000599
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Nelson, Walter C.
(Coleman Research Corp.)
Furakawa, Shiro
(McDonnell-Douglas Astronautics Co.)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1988
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 12
Issue: 11
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
KSC-11296
Accession Number
88B10599
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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