| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1716006 | Acta Astronautica | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Solar photon sailing is based on the radiation pressure of the total solar irradiance (TSI). This note analyzes the effects of the actual irradiance on low-eccentricity orbits as an introductory work to much more complex cases such as sailcraft-Mars rendezvous. Two special orbits are considered: (1) a circular warning orbit and (2) a transfer orbit between Earth and Mars. It turns out that TSI fluctuations can cause large perturbations to these types of solar-sail trajectory.
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Authors
Giovanni Vulpetti,