Impulsive Station-Keeping

Author: Tianjiang Shuo

Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

A station-keeping method that applies velocity corrections as discrete impulses rather than continuous thrust. More practical with current propulsion technology, it is the dominant approach in real missions, with typical impulse intervals ranging from days to weeks.

Application Value

This concept is essential for understanding motion characteristics in orbital design and control, and plays a vital role in mission success.

  • Minimum Norm Solution
  • Rigid Body Dynamics
  • Variable-Size Design Space, VSDS
  • Analytical Gradient

References

  • Zhang et al., 2022
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