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Mechanics

Analytical solution of differential equations of circular spacecraft orbit orientation

I. A. Pankratov, Yu. N. Chelnokov

Saratov State University, Chair of Computational Experiment in Mechanics

Abstract: The problem of optimal reorientation of spacecraft's orbit with a limited control, orthogonal to the plane of spacecraft orbit is being investigated. We have found an analytical solution of differential equations of circular spacecraft orbit orientation by control that is permanent on adjacent parts of the active spacecraft's motion.

Key words: spacecraft, orbit, orientation, quaternion, optimal control.

UDC: 629

DOI: 10.18500/1816-9791-2011-11-1-84-89