Probability of spacecraft returning from circular or elliptical orbits to multiple sites is examined as function of spacecraft cross-range capabilities and waiting time allowed in orbit; ascending nodes from which spacecraft with given cross-range capability could land at specified sites are determined; loci of these nodes form coverage belts along equator; procedure for determining magnitude and locations of coverage along equator for any one site is described according to high- and low-inclination mode; discrete set of regions of accessibility along equator determines probability of return; sample results are given.


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    Title :

    Multiple site return probability of spacecraft from circular and elliptical orbits


    Additional title:

    J Spacecraft Rockets


    Contributors:
    Chu, S.T. (author) / Davis, K.S. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :