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Astrodynamics (AERO0024) 6. Interplanetary Trajectories Gaëtan Kerschen Space Structures & Systems Lab (S3L) Course Outline THEMATIC UNIT 1: ORBITAL DYNAMICS Lecture 02: The Two-Body Problem Lecture 03: The Orbit in Space and Time Lecture 04: Non-Keplerian Motion THEMATIC UNIT 2: ORBIT CONTROL Lecture 05: Orbital Maneuvers Lecture 06: Interplanetary Trajectories 2 Motivation 3 6. Interplanetary Trajectories 6.1 Patched conic method 6.2 Lambert’s problem 6.3 Gravity assist 4 6. Interplanetary Trajectories 6.1 Patched conic method 6.1.1 Problem statement 6.1.2 Sphere of influence 6.1.3 Planetary departure 6.1.4 Hohmann transfer 6.1.5 Planetary arrival 6.1.6 Sensitivity analysis and launch windows 6.1.7 Examples 5 ? Hint #1: design the Earth-Mars transfer using known concepts Hint #2: division into simpler problems Hint #3: patched conic method 6 What Transfer Orbit ? Constraints ? Dep. “∆ ∆V1” Arr. Arr. Dep. “∆ ∆V2” Dep. Arr. Motion in the heliocentric reference frame 7 Planetary Departure ? Constraints ? v∞ vEarth / Sun ∆V1 ? β Motion in the planetary reference frame 8 Planetary Arrival ? Similar Reasoning Transfer ellipse SOI Arrival hyperbola SOI Departure hyperbola 9 Patched Conic Method Three conics to patch: 1. Outbound hyperbola (departure) 2. The Hohmann transfer ellipse (interplanetary travel) 3. Inbound hyperbola (arrival) 6.1.1 Problem statement 10 Patched Conic Method Approximate method that analyzes a mission as a sequence of 2-body problems, with one body always being the spacecraft. If the spacecraft is close enough to one celestial body, the gravitational forces due to other planets can be neglected. The region inside of which the approximation is valid is called the sphere of influence (SOI) of the celestial body. If the spacecraft is not inside the SOI of a planet, it is considered to be in orbit around the sun. 6.1.1 Problem statement 11 Patched Conic Method Very useful for preliminary mission design (delta-v requirements and flight times). But actual mission design and execution employ the most accurate possible numerical integration techniques. 6.1.1 Problem statement 12 Sphere of Influence (SOI) ? Let’s assume that a spacecraft is within the Earth’s SOI if the gravitational force due to Earth is larger than the gravitational force due to the sun. GmE msat GmS msat > 2 2 rE , sat rS , sat rE , sat < 2.5 × 105 km The moon lies outside the SOI and is in orbit about the sun like an asteroid ! 6.1.2 Sphere of influence 13 Sphere of Influence (SOI) Third body: sun or planet Spacecraft m2 mj d ρ r m1 O Central body: sun or planet 6.1.2 Sphere of influence µ d ρ && r + 3 r = −Gm j 3 + 3 r ρ d Disturbing function (L04) 14 If the Spacecraft Orbits the Planet && rpv + G ( m p + mv ) rpv3 rsv rsp rpv = −Gms 3 + 3 r r sp sv p:planet v: vehicle s:sun && rpv − A p = Ps Primary gravitational acceleration due to the planet 6.1.2 Sphere of influence Perturbation acceleration due to the sun 15 If the Spacecraft Orbits the Sun rpv rsp G ( ms + mv ) && rsv + rsv = −Gm p 3 + 3 3 r rsv r pv sp p:planet v: vehicle s:sun && rsv − A s = Pp Primary gravitational acceleration due to the sun 6.1.2 Sphere of influence Perturbation acceleration due to the planet 16 SOI: Correct Definition due to Laplace It is the surface along which the magnitudes of the acceleration satisfy: Pp Ps = As Ap Measure of the planet’s influence on the orbit of the vehicle relative to the sun Measure of the deviation of the vehicle’s orbit from the Keplerian orbit arising from the planet acting by itself 2 5 rSOI 6.1.2 Sphere of influence mp ≈ rsp ms 17 SOI: Correct Definition due to Laplace If Pp Ps the spacecraft is inside the SOI of the planet. > As Ap The previous (incorrect) definition was 6.1.2 Sphere of influence Ap As >1 18 SOI Radii Planet SOI Radius (km) SOI radius (body radii) Mercury 1.13x105 45 Venus 6.17x105 100 OK ! Earth 9.24x105 145 Mars 5.74x105 170 Jupiter 4.83x107 677 Neptune 8.67x107 3886 6.1.2 Sphere of influence 19 Validity of the Patched Conic Method The Earth’s SOI is 145 Earth radii. This is extremely large compared to the size of the Earth: The velocity relative to the planet on an escape hyperbola is considered to be the hyperbolic excess velocity vector. vSOI ≈ v∞ This is extremely small with respect to 1AU: During the elliptic transfer, the spacecraft is considered to be under the influence of the Sun’s gravity only. In other words, it follows an unperturbed Keplerian orbit around the Sun. 6.1.2 Sphere of influence 20 Outbound Hyperbola The spacecraft necessarily escapes using a hyperbolic trajectory relative to the planet. Hyperbolic excess speed Lecture 02: v =v +v 2 2 ∞ 2 esc When this velocity vector is added to the planet’s heliocentric velocity, the result is the spacecraft’s heliocentric velocity on the interplanetary elliptic transfer orbit at the SOI in the solar system. ≈v 2 SOI +v 2 esc Is vSOI the velocity on the transfer orbit ? 6.1.3 Planetary departure 21 Magnitude of VSOI The velocity vD of the spacecraft relative to the sun is imposed by the Hohmann transfer (i.e., velocity on the transfer orbit). H. Curtis, Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students, Elsevier. 6.1.3 Planetary departure 22 Magnitude of VSOI By subtracting the known value of the velocity v1 of the planet relative to the sun, one obtains the hyperbolic excess speed on the Earth escape hyperbola. vSOI = vD − v1 = Imposed Known 6.1.3 Planetary departure µ sun 2 R2 − 1 ≈ v∞ R1 ( R1 + R2 ) Lecture05 23 Direction of VSOI What should be the direction of vSOI ? For a Hohmann transfer, it should be parallel to v1. 6.1.3 Planetary departure 24 Parking Orbit A spacecraft is ordinary launched into an interplanetary trajectory from a circular parking orbit. Its radius equals the periapse radius rp of the departure hyperbola. H. Curtis, Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students, Elsevier. 6.1.3 Planetary departure 25 ∆V Magnitude and Location 2 Lecture 02: h rp = µ (1 + e) e = 1+ 2 p ∞ rv µ known known v∞ = µ a h2 1 a= µ e2 − 1 h= µ e2 − 1 v∞ h µ ∆v = v p − vc = − rp rp 6.1.3 Planetary departure h = rp 2µ v + rp 2 ∞ 1 β = cos e −1 26 Planetary Departure: Graphically Departure to outer or inner planet ? H. Curtis, Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students, Elsevier. 6.1.3 Planetary departure 27 Circular, Coplanar Orbits for Most Planets Planet Inclination of the orbit to the ecliptic plane Eccentricity Mercury 7.00º 0.206 Venus 3.39º 0.007 Earth 0.00º 0.017 Mars 1.85º 0.094 Jupiter 1.30º 0.049 Saturn 2.48º 0.056 Uranus 0.77º 0.046 Neptune 1.77º 0.011 Pluto 17.16º 0.244 6.1.4 Hohmann transfer 28 Governing Equations vD − v1 = v2 − v A = µ sun 2 R2 − 1 R1 ( R1 + R2 ) µ sun 2 R1 1 − v R2 ( R1 + R2 ) 2 vD v1 vA Signs ? v2 - vA, vD - v1 >0 for transfer to an outer planet v2 - vA, vD - v1 <0 for transfer to an inner planet 6.1.4 Hohmann transfer 29 Schematically Transfer to outer planet Transfer to inner planet 6.1.4 Hohmann transfer 30 Arrival at an Outer Planet For an outer planet, the spacecraft’s heliocentric approach velocity vA is smaller in magnitude than that of the planet v2. v2 + v∞ = v A v2 > v A and v∞ have opposite signs. v2 6.1.5 Planetary arrival 31 Arrival at an Outer Planet The spacecraft crosses the forward portion of the SOI 6.1.5 Planetary arrival 32 Enter into an Elliptic Orbit If the intent is to go into orbit around the planet, then ∆ must be chosen so that the ∆v burn at periapse will occur at the correct altitude above the planet. 2µ ∆ = rp 1 + 2 rp v∞ ∆v = v p ,hyp − v p ,capture 6.1.5 Planetary arrival h µ (1 + e) 2µ µ (1 + e) 2 = − = v∞ + − rp rp rp rp 33 Planetary Flyby Otherwise, the specacraft will simply continue past periapse on a flyby trajectory exiting the SOI with the same relative speed v∞ it entered but with the velocity vector rotated through the turn angle δ. e = 1+ 6.1.5 Planetary arrival rp v∞2 µ 1 δ = 2sin e −1 34 Sensitivity Analysis: Departure The maneuver occurs well within the SOI, which is just a point on the scale of the solar system. One may therefore ask what effects small errors in position and velocity (rp and vp) at the maneuver point have on the trajectory (target radius R2 of the heliocentric Hohmann transfer ellipse). 2µ1 v∞ + rp δ v p δ rp δ R2 µ 2 1 = + 2 R1vD vD v∞ rp rp R2 vD vp 1− 2µ sun 6.1.6 Sensitivity analysis and launch windows 35 Sensitivity Analysis: Earth-Mars, 300km Orbit µ sun = 1.327 ×10 km / s , µ1 = 398600 km / s 11 3 2 3 2 R1 = 149.6 × 106 km, R2 = 227.9 ×106 km, rp = 6678 km vD = 32.73 km / s, v∞ = 2.943 km / s δ R2 R2 = 3.127 δ rp rp + 6.708 δ vp vp A 0.01% variation in the burnout speed vp changes the target radius by 0.067% or 153000 km. A 0.01% variation in burnout radius rp (670 m !) produces an error over 70000 km. 6.1.6 Sensitivity analysis and launch windows 36 Sensitivity Analysis: Launch Errors Ariane V Trajectory correction maneuvers are clearly mandatory. 6.1.6 Sensitivity analysis and launch windows 37 Sensitivity Analysis: Arrival The heliocentric velocity of Mars in its orbit is roughly 24km/s. If an orbit injection were planned to occur at a 500 km periapsis height, a spacecraft arriving even 10s late at Mars would likely enter the atmosphere. 6.1.6 Sensitivity analysis and launch windows 38 Cassini-Huygens Existence of Launch Windows Phasing maneuvers are not practical due to the large periods of the heliocentric orbits. The planet should arrive at the apse line of the transfer ellipse at the same time the spacecraft does. 6.1.6 Sensitivity analysis and launch windows 40 Rendez-vous Opportunities θ1 = θ10 + n1t θ 2 = θ 20 + n2t φ = θ 2 − θ1 φ0 − 2π = φ0 + ( n2 − n1 ) Tsyn φ = φ0 + ( n2 − n1 ) t Tsyn 2π = n1 − n2 Tsyn T1T2 = T1 − T2 Synodic period 6.1.6 Sensitivity analysis and launch windows 41 Transfer Time Lecture 02 π t12 = µ sun R1 + R2 2 3/ 2 φ0 = π − n2t12 6.1.6 Sensitivity analysis and launch windows 42 Earth-Mars Example Tsyn 365.26 × 687.99 = = 777.9 days 365.26 − 687.99 It takes 2.13 years for a given configuration of Mars relative to the Earth to occur again. t12 = 2.2362 ×10 s = 258.8 days 7 φ0 = 44 o The total time for a manned Mars mission is 258.8 + 453.8 + 258.8 = 971.4 days = 2.66 years 6.1.6 Sensitivity analysis and launch windows 43 Earth-Jupiter Example: Hohmann Galileo’s original mission was designed to use a direct Hohmann transfer, but following the loss of Challenger Galileo's intended Centaur booster rocket was no longer allowed to fly on Shuttles. Using a lesspowerful solid booster rocket instead, Galileo used gravity assists instead. 6.1.7 Examples 44 Earth-Jupiter Example: Hohmann Velocity when leaving Earth's SOI: vD − v1 = v = E ∞ µ sun 2 R2 − 1 = 8.792km/s R1 ( R1 + R2 ) Velocity relative to Jupiter at Jupiter's SOI: v2 − vA = v = J ∞ µ sun 2 R1 1 − = 5.643km/s R2 ( R1 + R2 ) Transfer time: 2.732 years 6.1.7 Examples 45 Earth-Jupiter Example: Departure Velocity on a circular parking orbit (300km): vc = µE RE + h = 7.726km/s 2µ ∆v = v + − 7.726 km/s = 6.298 km/s rp 2 ∞ e = 1+ rp v∞2 µ 6.1.7 Examples = 2.295 46 Earth-Jupiter Example: Arrival Final orbit is circular with radius=6R J 2µ µ (1 + e) ∆v = v + − = 24.95 − 17.18 = 7.77km/s rp rp 2 ∞ e=1.108 6.1.7 Examples 47 Hohmann Transfer: Other Planets Planet v∞ departure (km/s) Transfer time (days) Mercury 7.5 105 Venus 2.5 146 Mars 2.9 259 Jupiter 8.8 998 Saturn 10.3 2222 Pluto 11.8 16482 Assumption of circular, co-planar orbits and tangential burns 6.1.7 Examples 48 Venus Express: A Hohmann-Like Transfer C3 = 7.8 km2/s2 Time: 154 days Real data Why ? C3 = 6.25 km2/s2 Hohmann Time: 146 days 6.1.7 Examples 49 6.1.7 Examples 6. Interplanetary Trajectories 6.2 Lambert’s problem 51 Motivation Section 6.1 discussed Hohmann interplanetary transfers, which are optimal with respect to fuel consumption. Why should we consider nontangential burns (i.e., nonHohmann transfer) ? L05 6.2 Lambert’s problem 52 Non-Hohmann Trajectories Solution using Lambert’s theorem (Lecture 05): If two position vectors and the time of flight are known, then the orbit can be fully determined. 6.2 Lambert’s problem 53 Venus Express Example 6.2 Lambert’s problem 54 Porkchop Plot: Visual Design Tool C3 contours C3 contours Arrival date Departure date In porkchop plots, orbits are considered to be non-coplanar and elliptic. 6.2 Lambert’s problem 55 6.2 Lambert’s problem Type II transfer for cargo: the spacecraft travels more than a 180°true anomaly Type I transfer for piloted: the spacecraft travels less than a 180°true anomaly 6.2 Lambert’s problem 6.2 Lambert’s problem 6. Interplanetary Trajectories 6.3 Gravity assist 6.3.1 Basic principle 6.3.2 Real-life examples 61 ∆V Budget: Earth Departure SOYUZ Planet C3 (km2/s2) Mercury [56.25] Venus 6.25 Mars 8.41 Jupiter 77.44 Saturn 106.09 Pluto [139.24] Assumption of circular, co-planar orbits and tangential burns 62 ∆V Budget: Arrival at the Planet A spacecraft traveling to an inner planet is accelerated by the Sun's gravity to a speed notably greater than the orbital speed of that destination planet. If the spacecraft is to be inserted into orbit about that inner planet, then there must be a mechanism to slow the spacecraft. Likewise, a spacecraft traveling to an outer planet is decelerated by the Sun's gravity to a speed far less than the orbital speed of that outer planet. Thus there must be a mechanism to accelerate the spacecraft. 6.3.1 Basic principle 63 Prohibitive ∆V Budget ? Use Gravity Assist Also known as planetary flyby trajectory, slingshot maneuver and swingby trajectory. Useful in interplanetary missions to obtain a velocity change without expending propellant. This free velocity change is provided by the gravitational field of the flyby planet and can be used to lower the ∆v cost of a mission. 6.3.1 Basic principle 64 What Do We Gain ? Spacecraft outbound velocity SOI Spacecraft inbound velocity Vout = Vin 6.3.1 Basic principle 65 Gravity Assist in the Heliocentric Frame Resultant Vout SOI Resultant Vin Planet’s sun relative velocity ∆v = v ∞ ,out − v ∞ ,in 6.3.1 Basic principle 66 A Gravity Assist Looks Like an Elastic Collision Inertial frame Frame attached to the train Frame attached to the train Inertial frame 6.3.1 Basic principle 67 Leading-Side Planetary Flyby A leading-side flyby results in a decrease in the spacecraft’s heliocentric speed (e.g., Mariner 10 and Messenger). 6.3.1 Basic principle 68 Trailing-Side Planetary Flyby A trailing-side flyby results in an increase in the spacecraft’s heliocentric speed (e.g., Voyager and Cassini-Huygens). 6.3.1 Basic principle 69 What Are the Limitations ? Launch windows may be rare (e.g., Voyager). Presence of an atmosphere (the closer the spacecraft can get, the more boost it gets). Encounter different planets with different (possibly harsh) environments. What about flight time ? 6.3.1 Basic principle 70 V V E J G A See Lecture 1 71 Messenger 6.3.2 Real-life examples 72 6.3.2 Real-life examples Hohmann Transfer vs. Gravity Assist Gravity assist Planet C3 (km2/s2) Transfer time (days) Real mission C3 Transfer time (km2/s2) (days) Mercury [56.25] 105 Messenger 16.4 2400 Saturn 106.09 2222 Cassini Huygens 16.6 2500 Remark: the comparison between the transfer times is difficult, because it depends on the target orbit. The transfer time for gravity assist mission is the time elapsed between departure at the Earth and first arrival at the planet. 6.3.2 Real-life examples 74 New Horizons: Mission to Pluto 6.3.2 Real-life examples 75 Direct Transfer Was Also Envisioned 6.3.2 Real-life examples 76 Launch Window Combining GA and Direct 6.3.2 Real-life examples 77 6.3.2 Real-life examples 6. Interplanetary Trajectories 6.1 PATCHED CONIC METHOD 6.1.1 Problem statement 6.1.2 Sphere of influence 6.1.3 Planetary departure 6.1.4 Hohmann transfer 6.1.5 Planetary arrival 6.1.6 Sensitivity analysis and launch windows 6.1.7 Examples 6.2 LAMBERT’S PROBLEM 6.3 GRAVITY ASSIST 6.3.1 Basic principle 6.3.2 Real-life examples 79 Even More Complex Trajectories… 80 Astrodynamics (AERO0024) 6. Interplanetary Trajectories Gaëtan Kerschen Space Structures & Systems Lab (S3L)