Modelling of Solar Radiation Pressure Effects: Parameter Analysis for the MICROSCOPE Mission
Joint Authors
List, Meike
Bremer, Stefanie
Rievers, Benny
Selig, Hanns
Source
International Journal of Aerospace Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-14, 14 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-11-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Abstract EN
Modern scientific space missions pose high requirements on the accuracy of the prediction and the analysis of satellite motion.
On the one hand, accurate orbit propagation models are needed for the design and the preparation of a mission.
On the other hand, these models are needed for the mission data analysis itself, thus allowing for the identification of unexpected disturbances, couplings, and noises which may affect the scientific signals.
We present a numerical approach for Solar Radiation Pressure modelling, which is one of the main contributors for nongravitational disturbances for Earth orbiting satellites.
The here introduced modelling approach allows for the inclusion of detailed spacecraft geometries, optical surface properties, and the variation of these optical surface properties (material degradation) during the mission lifetime.
By using the geometry definition, surface property definitions, and mission definition of the French MICROSCOPE mission we highlight the benefit of an accurate Solar Radiation Pressure modelling versus conventional methods such as the Cannonball model or a Wing-Box approach.
Our analysis shows that the implementation of a detailed satellite geometry and the consideration of changing surface properties allow for the detection of systematics which are not detectable by conventional models.
American Psychological Association (APA)
List, Meike& Bremer, Stefanie& Rievers, Benny& Selig, Hanns. 2015. Modelling of Solar Radiation Pressure Effects: Parameter Analysis for the MICROSCOPE Mission. International Journal of Aerospace Engineering،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1064556
Modern Language Association (MLA)
List, Meike…[et al.]. Modelling of Solar Radiation Pressure Effects: Parameter Analysis for the MICROSCOPE Mission. International Journal of Aerospace Engineering No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1064556
American Medical Association (AMA)
List, Meike& Bremer, Stefanie& Rievers, Benny& Selig, Hanns. Modelling of Solar Radiation Pressure Effects: Parameter Analysis for the MICROSCOPE Mission. International Journal of Aerospace Engineering. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1064556
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1064556