Space Propulsion - IAP/TU Wien
Space Propulsion - IAP/TU Wien
Space Propulsion - IAP/TU Wien
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<strong>Space</strong> <strong>Propulsion</strong><br />
Example 5: Repositioning<br />
Consider a geosynchronous 1t spacecraft that is required to reposition by 2-deg, counter to the<br />
velocity vector (westward), in a maneuvering time of one sidereal day (one orbit). What is the<br />
fuel consumption for that maneuver, assuming an Isp of 3100 m/s?<br />
Δφ<br />
S/C moves in reposition ellipse<br />
„placeholder“ S/C orbits in GEO<br />
example 5, cont‘d