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.


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    Title :

    Thrust orientation patterns for orbit adjustment of low thrust vehicles


    Additional title:

    ARS -- J


    Contributors:
    Brown, H. (author) / Nelson, J.R. (author)

    Published in:

    ARS Journal ; 30 , n 7 ; p 635-637


    Publication date :

    1960


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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