Halo Orbit Rendezvous
Author: Tianjiang Shuo
Website: https://cislunarspace.cn
Definition
A control process for spacecraft to achieve relative position and velocity matching near a Halo orbit. Unlike low-Earth-orbit rendezvous, it faces strong nonlinear dynamics, inherent orbital instability along unstable manifolds, and large-scale relative motion due to multi-day orbital periods.
Application Value
The Halo Orbit Rendezvous plays a significant role in cislunar space mission design, analysis, and control. In orbital design, it can be leveraged for transfer trajectory optimization; in navigation and control, it improves mission execution precision and reliability; in system analysis, it facilitates deeper understanding of complex multi-body dynamical behavior, guiding mission planning and risk assessment.
Related Concepts
- High-Orbit GNSS Side Lobe Reception
- Orbital Rendezvous
- Maneuver Classification
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