Abstract

The paper discusses the relevance of eccentric reference orbits on the dynamics of a tethered formation, when a massive cable model is included in the analysis of a multi-tethered satellite formation. The formations examined in this study are hub-and-spoke (HAS) and closed-hub-and-spoke (CHAS) configurations for in-plane and Earth-facing spin planes. Stability of the formations is studied by means of numerical simulation, together with the evaluation of the effects of eccentricity on tether elongation, agents relative position, and formation orientation and shape.

Autore Pugliese

• Avanzini Giulio

Tutti gli autori

• G. Avanzini , M. Fedi

Titolo volume/Rivista

ACTA ASTRONAUTICA

Anno di pubblicazione

2014

ISSN

0094-5765

ISBN

Non Disponibile

Numero di citazioni Wos

10

Ultimo Aggiornamento Citazioni

28/04/2018

Numero di citazioni Scopus

11

Ultimo Aggiornamento Citazioni

28/04/2018

Settori ERC

Non Disponibile

Codici ASJC

Non Disponibile