Inter-Satellite Visibility

Author: Tianjiang Shuo

Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

The geometric condition enabling inter-satellite link communication between two satellites. This paper shows that Halo orbiters provide coverage to LMO reaching or exceeding 60%, with lunar occlusion periods being short and uniformly distributed.

Application Value

在轨道设计阶段，可利用该轨道类型构建候选轨道池，为星座部署和任务轨道选择提供参考。在轨运行时，该轨道特性可用于轨道维持策略设计，降低推进剂消耗。在轨道转移规划中，其稳定流形结构可指导低能量转移走廊的搜索。

Related Concepts

• Operational Orbit Library
• Lunar Free-Return Orbit, LFO
• Critical Orbit
• Quasi-Periodic Distant Retrograde Orbit, QPDRO

References

• 测绘学报, 2013, 42(2): 184-190