The weak stability boundary (WSB) method for the design and optimization of lunar transfer trajectories is described. Considerable savings of propellant are shown over classical methods of orbit transfer such as the Hohmann transfer method. The savings in Delta V required of the spacecraft ranges from 100 to 200 m/s, which translates into a 5-10 percent reduction in spacecraft propellant for a science payload. Another advantage of the WSB method involves the utilization of low thrust propellant systems. Since the transfer trajectory is nearly completely ballistic, thrusting propulsive maneuvers may be performed over a long time duration.


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    Titel :

    A method for the construction of a lunar transfer trajectory using ballistic capture


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    Erscheinungsdatum :

    01.01.1991


    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Konferenz)


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch


    Schlagwörter :




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