Low thrust propulsion systems such as heat transfer, plasma and ion rockets, can be used for precision adjustment of space vehicle orbit characteristics; most effective application requires use of thrust orientation patterns peculiar to each type of mission; most suitable patterns for altitude correction, eccentricity reduction and Earth escape missions, identified and typical propulsion times indicated.
Thrust orientation patterns for orbit adjustment of low thrust vehicles
ARS -- J
ARS Journal ; 30 , n 7 ; p 635-637
1960
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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