Method for adjusting the orbital path of a satellite
US11873121B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/68
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for adjusting the path of a satellite to limit a risk of collision with items of debris each having a date of closest pass with the satellite is disclosed including: propagating at least one orbit from the reference path of the satellite according to at least one manoeuvre to the farthest date of closest pass; determining a probability of collision for each item of debris according to the at least one orbit; determining at least one overall probability according to the set of probabilities determined; selecting the lowest overall probability from among the at least one overall probability obtained; determining a command for the satellite including the manoeuvre associated with the lowest overall probability.
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