EXAMPLE FLIGHT: Earth to Neptune - Transitions between orbits a. Overview (Energy Consideration) i) Earth to Earth Orbit (Rotation and Axis Tilt) ii) Earth to Planet (Sphere of Influence, Escape Velocity) iii) Earth to Intermediate Planet to Planet (Image of Orbits) b. Rendezvous with a Space Station i) Co-orbital approach Dynamics of Catching Up with the Space Station ii) Concentric-orbit approach Dynamics of Intercepting the Space Station iii) Crossing Orbits and Rendezvous Cross_Orbit_Rendezvous c. Earth Orbit to i) Neptune Transfer Orbit ii) Jupiter Transfer Orbit Details of Transfer Orbits - Direct and Gravity Asisted c. Gravity Assist Orbits i. Sphere of Influence I) relative gravity II) Centrifugal Force in rotating frame III) Coriolis Force neglected ii. Tissand's Criteria TC_orbits iii. Hyperbolic Orbit relative to Jupiter - Jupiter Vector Diagram at Sphere of Influence iv. Orbit relative to the Sun - Graphics Showing Geometry and Flyby Details
Created on ... June 07, 2005