TY - GEN
T1 - Variation of parameters using battin's universal functions
AU - Burton, James R.
AU - Melton, Robert Graham
PY - 1992/12/1
Y1 - 1992/12/1
N2 - This paper presents a variation of parameters analysis, suitable for use in situations involving small perturbations to the two-body problem, using Battin's universal functions. Unlike the universal variable formulation, this approach avoids the need to switch among different functional representations if the orbit transitions from elliptical, through parabolic, to hyperbolic state, making it attractive for use in simulating low-thrust trajectories ascending to escape or capturing into orbit.
AB - This paper presents a variation of parameters analysis, suitable for use in situations involving small perturbations to the two-body problem, using Battin's universal functions. Unlike the universal variable formulation, this approach avoids the need to switch among different functional representations if the orbit transitions from elliptical, through parabolic, to hyperbolic state, making it attractive for use in simulating low-thrust trajectories ascending to escape or capturing into orbit.
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:0026966128
SN - 0877033587
T3 - Advances in the Astronautical Sciences
SP - 225
EP - 230
BT - Advances in the Astronautical Sciences
PB - Publ by Univelt Inc
T2 - Proceedings of the AAS/AIAA Spaceflight Mechanics Meeting. Part 1 (of 2)
Y2 - 24 February 1992 through 26 February 1992
ER -