Transfer of a Satellite from High Elliptical to Geostationary Orbit with the Help of Electric Propulsion. (2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Salmin, V.V.; Petrukhina, K.V.; Kvetkin, A.A.
• Is Part Of: Procedia engineering. Volume 185(2017)
• Page Start: 352
• Page End: 358
• Publication Date: 2017
• Subjects: high elliptical orbit -- electric propulsion -- combined insertion schemes -- transport module -- local optimal control -- electric propulsion thrust -- geostationary orbit.; Engineering -- Congresses; Engineering -- Periodicals; Engineering; Conference proceedings; Periodicals; 620.005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.proeng.2017.03.315
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1877-7058

Abstract

Abstract: This paper considers a combined scheme of insertion of a satellite into a geostationary orbit with the help of high and low torque thrusters. The start orbit is high elliptical and is formed by the third stage of the launch vehicle. Further insertion is performed by an electric propulsion unit. The trajectory of insertion, transfer time and propellant mass have been calculated.