Predicting and quantifying the capability of mapping orbits in the vicinity of primitive bodies is challenging given the complex orbit geometries that exist and the irregular shape of the bodies themselves. This paper employs various quantitative metrics to characterize the performance and relative effectiveness of various types of mapping orbits including terminator, quasi-terminator, hovering, pingpong, and conic-like trajectories. Metrics of interest include surface area coverage, lighting conditions, and the variety of viewing angles achieved. The metrics discussed in this investigation are intended to enable mission designers and project stakeholders to better characterize candidate mapping orbits during preliminary mission formulation activities.The goal of this investigation is to understand the trade space associated with carrying out remotesensing campaigns at small primitive bodies in the context of a robotic space mission. Specifically,this study seeks to understand the surface viewing geometries, ranges, etc. that are available fromseveral commonly proposed mapping orbits architectures.


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    Title :

    Quantifying Mapping Orbit Performance in the Vicinity of Primitive Bodies


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting ; 2015 ; Williamsburg, VA, United States


    Publication date :

    2015-01-11


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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