scholarly journals Autonomous formation flight using solar radiation pressure

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Thoemel ◽  
Tonie van Dam
Keyword(s):  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Radiation Pressure ◽  
Solar Radiation Pressure ◽  
Low Earth Orbit ◽  
Formation Flight ◽  
Propulsion Systems ◽  
Ram Pressure ◽  
Order Of Magnitude ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Novel Applications

AbstractAutonomous formation flight enables new satellite missions for novel applications. The cost and limits of propulsion systems can be overcome if environmental resources are being benefitted of. Currently, atmospheric drag is used in low Earth orbit to this end. Solar radiation pressure, which is of similar order of magnitude as aerodynamic ram pressure, is, however, always neglected. We introduce this force and show that it can be exploited. We demonstrate through simulations that a formation geometry is established quicker if the solar radiation pressure is modeled.

scholarly journals Study the Effect of Solar Radiation Pressure at Several Satellite Orbits

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1253-1261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baghdad Science Journal
Keyword(s):  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Radiation Pressure ◽  
Jacobian Matrix ◽  
Solar Radiation Pressure ◽  
Equation Of Motion ◽  
Low Earth Orbit ◽  
Earth Orbit ◽  
Satellite Orbits ◽  
Orbit Satellite ◽  
Low Earth Orbit Satellite

The effects of solar radiation pressure at several satellite (near Earth orbit satellite, low Earth orbit satellite, medium Earth orbit satellite and high Earth orbit satellite ) have been investigated. Computer simulation of the equation of motion with perturbations using step-by-step integration (Cowell's method) designed by matlab a 7.4 where using Jacobian matrix method to increase the accuracy of result.

scholarly journals Constraints on the Occurrence of ‘Oumuamua-Like Objects

2021 ◽  
Vol 922 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
W. Garrett Levine ◽  
Samuel H. C. Cabot ◽  
Darryl Seligman ◽  
Gregory Laughlin
Keyword(s):  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Formation Mechanism ◽  
Radiation Pressure ◽  
Kuiper Belt ◽  
Bulk Composition ◽  
Solar Radiation Pressure ◽  
The Galaxy ◽  
Order Of Magnitude ◽  
Thin Membranes ◽  
Formation Efficiency

Abstract At present, there exists no consensus in the astronomical community regarding either the bulk composition or the formation mechanism for the interstellar object 1I/2017 U1 (‘Oumuamua). With the goal of assessing the merits of the various scenarios that have been suggested to explain ‘Oumuamua's appearance and observed properties, we report a number of new analyses and provide an up-to-date review of the current hypotheses. We consider the interpretations that can reconcile ‘Oumuamua's observed non-Keplerian trajectory with the nondetection of traditional cometary volatiles. We examine the ability of these proposed formation pathways to populate the galaxy with sufficient interstellar objects such that the detection of ‘Oumuamua by Pan-STARRS would be statistically favored. We consider two exotic ices, hydrogen and nitrogen, showing that the frigid temperature requirement for the former and the necessary formation efficiency of the latter pose serious difficulties for these interpretations. Via order-of-magnitude arguments and hydrodynamical cratering simulations, we show that impacts on extrasolar Kuiper Belt analogues are not expected to generate N2 ice fragments as large as ‘Oumuamua. In addition, we discuss observational tests to confirm the presence of these ices in future interstellar objects. Next, we examine the explanations that attribute ‘Oumuamua's properties to other compositions: ultraporous dust aggregates and thin membranes powered by solar radiation pressure, among others. While none of these hypotheses are perfectly satisfactory, we make predictions that will be testable by the Vera Rubin Observatory to resolve the tension introduced by ‘Oumuamua.

Influence of Shape Change Caused by Warp of Thin-film Device on Solar Radiation Pressure Torque in Solar Sail

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (0) ◽  
pp. 101-110
Author(s):  
Rikushi KATO ◽  
Masanori MATSUSHITA ◽  
Hideyuki TAKAHASHI ◽  
Osamu MORI ◽  
Nobukatsu OKUIZUMI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Radiation Pressure ◽  
Shape Change ◽  
Solar Radiation Pressure ◽  
Solar Sail ◽  
Thin Film Device

Effects of Solar Radiation Pressure on Earth Satellite Orbits

Science ◽  
1960 ◽  
Vol 131 (3404) ◽  
pp. 920-921 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. W. Parkinson ◽  
H. M. Jones ◽  
I. I. Shapiro
Keyword(s):  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Radiation Pressure ◽  
Solar Radiation Pressure ◽  
Earth Satellite ◽  
Satellite Orbits

A New Solar Radiation Pressure Model for GPS Satellites

GPS Solutions ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 50-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. A. Springer ◽  
G. Beutler ◽  
M. Rothacher
Keyword(s):  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Radiation Pressure ◽  
Solar Radiation Pressure ◽  
Gps Satellites
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