For the zonal part of the Earth artificial satellite problem, families of periodic orbits are computed in a synodic reference frame. A systematic procedure for finding periodic orbits at any inclination is described. The solutions found in this way are frozen orbits that repeat their ground track exactly on the surface of the Earth and are a very good start for further refinements including other perturbations. A practical application is provided.


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    Title :

    Searching for Repeating Ground Track Orbits: A Systematic Approach


    Additional title:

    J of Astronaut Sci


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    Publication date :

    1999-09-01


    Size :

    12 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English






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    Lara, M. / American Astronautical Society; Space Flight Mechanics Technical Committee / American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics; Astrodynamics Technical Committee | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1998


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