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A range of relative coordinates are investigated. Further, the course covers developing the differential equations of motion of the relative motion and considers a range of assumptions on separation distances. Finally, the impact of the J2 perturbation on the relative motion is studied.
After this course, you will be able to...
* Describe relative motion using rectilinear or curvilinear Hill frame coordinates, using relative orbit elements, as well as using differential orbit elements.
* Develop the differential equations of relative motion for both near circular and highly elliptical chief motions
* Predict the impact of perturbations on the relative motion
* Understand how to setup relative orbits that remain bounded to the chief.
Please note: this is an advanced course, best suited for working engineers or students with college-level knowledge in mathematics and physics.
This course is part of the Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits Specialization.
What you'll learn
- Describe relative motion with a range of coordinates
- Understand standard relative orbit prototypes
- Assess the impact of perturbations on the relative motion
- Setup bounded relative orbits for a range of chief eccentricities
Syllabus
Revisiting Basics of Keplerian Motion
Module 1
This week is a review of the fundamentals of un-perturbed Keplerian motion of a spacecraft. The material is taught at a fast pace assuming the learner has seen this matrial before.
Variation of Parameters
Module 2
This week you will learn the mathematics to derivate the variational equations of parameters that are invariants of the unperturbed problem.
Spacecraft Formation Flying
Module 3
This week you will explore the kinematics and kinetics of spacecraft relative motion.
Bounded Relative Motion
Module 4
In this final week, you will determine the naturally occurring relative orbit solutions for circular chief, eccentric chief and if J2 perturbations are present.
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