An analytical approach for continuous-thrust, leo-geo transfers

David B. Spencer; Robert D. Culp

An analytical approach for continuous-thrust, leo-geo transfers

David B. Spencer, Robert D. Culp

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Abstract

This paper examines an analytical method to transfer a spacecraft from a Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), circular and inclined to the equator, to a Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO), with no inclination or eccentricity, in an analytical, near-optimal fashion. The focus is to examine the propulsive mass cost for a continuously thrusting vehicle, specifically, to develop a method to simplify the trajectory optimization problem for this type of vehicle.

Original language	English (US)
Pages	421-430
Number of pages	10
State	Published - Jan 1 1994
Event	Astrodynamics Conference, 1994 - Scottsdale, United States Duration: Aug 1 1994 → Aug 3 1994

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Other	Astrodynamics Conference, 1994
Country/Territory	United States
City	Scottsdale
Period	8/1/94 → 8/3/94

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Astronomy and Astrophysics

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An analytical approach for continuous-thrust, leo-geo transfers

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