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Efficient inclination control for geostationary satellites

Theory and in-orbit experience are presented for an efficient method of inclination control for geostationary satellites. Solar perturbations with a period of six months can cause a statipnkeeping fuel consumption overhead that varies between 2.3 and 4.0%. The proposed method controls a component of these perturbations while completely avoiding the fuel penalty. This is equivalent to a service life extension of three to four months for a typical 10 year satellite.

D. Slavinskas | H. Dabbaghi | W. J. Benden | G. K. Johnson

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