Computer Science – Performance
Scientific paper
May 2006
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2006sass...25..157h&link_type=abstract
The Society for Astronomical Sciences 25th Annual Symposium on Telescope Science. Held May 23-25, 2006, at Big Bear, CA. Publish
Computer Science
Performance
Scientific paper
Solar sail propulsion systems enable a wide range of space missions that are not feasible with current propulsion technology. Hardware concepts and analytical methods have matured through ground development to the point that a flight validation mission can now be realized. Astronomical observations may play an important role in the flight validation of solar sail propulsion systems. Astrometric data and visual magnitude estimation has great potential for contributing to orbit determination, thrust performance verification, and optical model validation. This paper presents an overview of ground imaging techniques and proof of concept tests that are applicable to solar sail orbit determination. The concepts described here will demonstrate the benefit of collaboration between astronomical imagers and mission analysts for a flight validation mission.
Hoot John E.
Whorton Mark S.
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