The long-period evolution of the orbital plane of uncontrolled high-altitude Earth satellites, under luni-solar gravitational effects, which can be independently treated with a good approximation from the other long-term perturbative effects was investigated. Since computer programs usually employed for orbit prediction during the satellite operational life are very time-consuming, a semianalytical model for geostationary orbits, that reduces computer time and provide sufficient accuracy over very long periods was extended to any orbital inclination for high altitude satellites. Orbits highly affected by the motion of the lunar orbital plane were investigated.


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    Title :

    Long-Term Orbit Prediction of High-Altitude Earth Satellites


    Contributors:
    C. Ulivieri (author) / A. Agneni (author)

    Publication date :

    1986


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English