Multiobjective Optimization in Repeating Sun-Synchronous Orbits Design for Remote-Sensing Satellites
Publication: Journal of Aerospace Engineering
Volume 27, Issue 5
Abstract
Orbit design is a very important and fundamental task in the mission analysis and design of a satellite. In the present paper, a multiobjective optimization tool is developed for the repeating sun-synchronous orbit design of remote-sensing satellites with attitude maneuver capability. The gravitational second zonal harmonic is taken into consideration and the objective functions can be chosen among revisit time and off-nadir resolution, whose formulations are presented in this paper, as well as cross-track maneuver angle and orbital lifetime. Some applicable constraints for maximum attitude maneuver and off-nadir resolution deterioration with respect to at-nadir resolution are also considered in the optimization. Finally, through various case studies, the performance of the developed multiobjective optimization tool is successfully represented.
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Journal of Aerospace Engineering
Volume 27 • Issue 5 • September 2014
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Received: Sep 18, 2012
Accepted: Mar 4, 2013
Published online: Mar 6, 2013
Published in print: Sep 1, 2014
Discussion open until: Oct 15, 2014
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