The effect is the dominating perturbation for satellite formation flying missions. In this paper, a linearized satellite relative motion model considering perturbation and eccentricity was derived first. Then, a real-time fuel-optimal continuous low-thrust control approach was proposed for satellite formation control in eccentric orbits on the basis of the developed linear dynamic model. This optimal control problem was converted into a mathematical programming problem by the application of the Legendre pseudospectral method, which makes real-time optimal control feasible. Finally, comprehensive simulation results validated the proposed linearized model and formation control approach.
Relative Dynamics and Control for Satellite Formation: Accommodating J2 Perturbation
Journal of Aerospace Engineering ; 29 , 4
2016-01-21
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