Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
In order to maximize the weight capability, an inclined elliptical geosynchronous orbit rather than the initially conceived circular one was selected for the International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE), a joint NASA/ESA effort to study the ultraviolet spectra of stars, galaxies and nebulae. The design of intermediate and mission orbits satisfying the numerous mission requirements and constraints is discussed. The other areas of mission analysis included in the paper are launch window analysis, and orbit evolution and stationkeeping analysis. A significant result of the study is the manner in which statistical data, generated by a Monte Carlo simulation, were incorporated into the pre-flight mission analysis.
Keywords:
ASTRONAUTICS (GENERAL)
Type:
AIAA PAPER 76-812
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Astrodynamics Conference; Aug 18, 1976 - Aug 20, 1976; San Diego, CA
Format:
text
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