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Combined aerodynamic and orbital trajectories for partial drag-free flight in super low altitude

  • Beihang University

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Abstract

This paper reveals the intrinsically linked inter relationship between jumping characteristics of the spacecraft and the lift coefficient when the drag coefficient is very small, based on the quantitative analysis of lift coefficient and drag coefficient on the vehicle orbital leap characteristics. What's more, there demonstrated theoretically the fact that the vehicle can achieve the long-term stable orbital leap when there compensated the air drag via applying the partial drag-free control. Finally, we introduce the attack angle control strategy as the flight strategy to achieve long-term stable jump combining the aerodynamics and orbital dynamics principles.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication65th International Astronautical Congress 2014, IAC 2014
Subtitle of host publicationOur World Needs Space
PublisherInternational Astronautical Federation, IAF
Pages4557-4564
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781634399869
StatePublished - 2014
Event65th International Astronautical Congress 2014: Our World Needs Space, IAC 2014 - Toronto, Canada
Duration: 29 Sep 20143 Oct 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC
Volume6
ISSN (Print)0074-1795

Conference

Conference65th International Astronautical Congress 2014: Our World Needs Space, IAC 2014
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityToronto
Period29/09/143/10/14

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