LOEWE
Author: Tianjiang Shuo
Website: https://cislunarspace.cn
Definition
Lissajous Orbit Ever Without Eclipse; strategy of using single impulses to change effective phases and avoid exclusion zones/eclipses on Lissajous orbits.
Application Value
The LOEWE (Lissajous Orbit Ever Without Eclipse) strategy is an important reference orbit type in cislunar space orbital design, applicable to target orbit selection and transfer scheme design. In practical missions, orbital design based on the LOEWE strategy can satisfy specific mission constraints such as communication elevation angle, coverage area, and fuel optimization requirements. Leveraging the characteristics of the LOEWE strategy enables optimized transfer trajectory design, achieving efficient transfer from Earth to the Moon. The LOEWE strategy provides diversified orbit options for lunar exploration missions, facilitating flexible mission planning.
Related Concepts
References
- Bello G et al. - 2010 - Invariant manifolds, Lagrangian trajectories and space mission design