ABSTRACT

Astrogator is an add-on advanced propagator. From an ontological perspective, Astrogator refines the low-level attributes of the Satellite object. The module builds real-world mission design capabilities for the object. With this, you can maneuver your satellite to model rendezvous planning and space-based intercepts. Trajectory design handles libration points and orbit maintenance. It uses HPOP numerical integration as the fundamental orbit propagator. The module hooks through the Satellite/Orbit/Propagation path within the Satellite object class (see Figure 10.1).