Antonella A. Albuja and Daniel J. Scheeres (University of Colorado – Boulder , Boulder, CO)
Keywords: YORP effect, rotational dynamics, defunct satellites
Abstract:
With the increasing number of defunct satellites and associated space debris found in orbit, it is important to understand the dynamics governing the motion of these bodies. Orbit perturbations are coupled with the bodys attitude dynamics; therefore it is necessary to have an understanding of attitude dynamics for accurate predictions of debris orbits. Additionally, it is important to have a clear idea of the rotational dynamics of such objects for removal and mitigation purposes.
Date of Conference: September 10-13, 2013
Track: Astrodynamics