Fuel Optimization for Low Earth Orbit Maintenance
The resolution of Earth images taken from a satellite has close relation with satellite's altitude. If a satellite has lower altitude, it gets a picture having better resolution. However the satellite will be exposed to heavier air drag and will spend more fuel to maintain its altitude for a de...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Space Science Society (KSSS)
2008-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://ocean.kisti.re.kr/downfile/volume/kosss/OJOOBS/2008/v25n2/OJOOBS_2008_v25n2_167.pdf |