Long-term numerical propagation for Earth orbiting satellites
Id: 304
Type: Conference paper
Published: 08/13/2019
Event: AIAA/AAS Astro Specialist Conference 2019
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Abstract:
Numerical propagation techniques have been extensively studied and are routine for precise satellite operations. Most studies focus on time spans of a few days to several weeks, specific orbital classes, or interplanetary orbits. As long-term numerical operations be-come more commonplace, it’s useful to quantify accuracy performance for propagations of several months, to years. This paper performs long-term numerical propagation comparisons against reference orbits in a variety of orbital classes. Semianalytical techniques are also used in the comparisons including a general discussion of the initial osculating to mean element conversion. Finally, orbital size, shape, and orientation considerations are examined.
Citation:
Vallado, David A. 2019. Long-Term Numerical Propagation for Earth Orbiting Satellites. Paper AAS 19-601 presented at the AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, August 11-15. Portland, ME, accessible at https://comspoc.com/Resources/Content/Private/C-20220425T180045/Paper/AAS%2019-601%20Long%20Term%20Numerical%20Propagation%20Final.pdf.
