An efficient algorithm for the longitude-targeted ascent of all-electric satellites

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Chadalavada, Pardhasai
Dutta, Atri
Ghosh, Pradipto
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2021-12-29
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Geostationary satellites , Artificial neural network , Eclipses , Flight dynamics , Geosynchronous equatorial orbit , Trajectory optimization , Earth , Numerical optimization , Apogee altitude , Thrust vectoring
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Chadalavada, P., Dutta, A., & Ghosh, P. (2021, December 29). AIAA Aerospace Research Central. An Efficient Algorithm for the Longitude-Targeted Ascent of All-Electric Satellites. Retrieved April 28, 2022, from https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2022-2473
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This paper considers the ascent-to-slot problem of an electrically propelled geostationary satellite. In contrast to the widely-studied electric orbit transfer problem, the present work is concerned about the rendezvous ascent problem, targeting a specific geocentric longitude. This problem has been less frequently dealt with in the open literature. An artificial neuralnetwork-assisted fast and efficient algorithm for generating such trajectories is introduced, which can easily subsume arbitrarily high-fidelity force models and accommodate eclipses. The simulated ascent trajectories, starting from a variety of injection orbits, demonstrate the efficacy of the presented method. The proposed algorithm, and its software implementation, can be a valuable addition to flight dynamics analysis tools for all-electric satellites because of its potential to enable automated exploration of low-thrust mission trades.

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AIAA SCITECH
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AIAA SciTech Forum;2022
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