Numerical integration (orbit propagation)
Author: Tianjiang Shuo
Website: https://cislunarspace.cn
Definition
Step-by-step numerical solution of the spacecraft equations of motion to obtain state vectors at discrete times, using methods such as Runge-Kutta or Gauss-Jackson.
Application Value
该概念是分析地月空间动力学行为的基础工具。在轨道设计和任务分析中具有重要应用价值。
Related Concepts
- Hill Sphere Radius
- Pseudospectral Convex Optimization
- Poincaré Map Representation
- Minimum Norm Targeting
References
- Biswas & Hablani, 2015, Section II.D