Parametric Scaling Model for Nongeosynchronous Communications Satellites

Nomenclature g = acceleration caused by gravity, m/s2 Isp = specific impulse, s Mdry = spacecraft dry mass, kg MPL = payload mass, kg Mpp = primary power mass, kg Mprop = propellant mass, kg Mwet = spacecraft wet mass, kg M0 = premaneuver spacecraft mass, kg N = number of data points Pbol = total power at beginning of life, W Peol = total power at end of life, W PPL = payload power, W Tlife = system design lifetime, years Vsat = satellite volume, m3 V = velocity increment, m/s σ = rms deviation

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