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Transforming Mean and Osculating Elements Using Numerical MethodsMean element propagation of perturbed two body orbits has as its mathematical basis averaging theory of nonlinear dynamical systems. Averaged mean elements define the long-term evolution characteristics of an orbit. Using averaging theory, a near identity transformation can be found that transforms the mean elements back to the osculating elements that contain short period terms in addition to the secular and long period mean elements. The ability to perform the conversion is necessary so that orbit design conducted in mean elements can be converted back into osculating results. In the present work, this near identity transformation is found using the Fast Fourier Transform. An efficient method is found that is capable of recovering the osculating elements to first order
Document ID
20150008568
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
Authors
Ely, Todd A.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
May 20, 2015
Publication Date
February 14, 2010
Subject Category
Numerical Analysis
Report/Patent Number
AAS 10-139
Meeting Information
Meeting: AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting
Location: San Diego,CA
Country: United States
Start Date: February 14, 2010
End Date: February 17, 2010
Sponsors: American Astronautical Society, American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
averaging

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