Regularities of Controlled and Uncontrolled Satellite Motion in Low Earth Orbit
摘要
Main regularities of controlled and uncontrolled satellite motion in almost circular orbits under significant aerodynamic impact are investigated. Special form of the perturbed Keplerian motion equations developed for nearly circular orbits is used. The effect of the second zonal harmonic of the geopotential is taken into account. Based on certain regularities of movement, recommendations for the creation of control algorithms are given. For the ultra-low initially circular orbit, the calculations are made and the possibility of autonomous control to maintain the height and the shape of the orbit is shown.