Lambert Match Orbit RPO Sequence
The Lambert Match Orbit RPO sequence will perform a minimum Delta-V two-maneuver generic orbit matching between the chase and target. It will match all Keplerian orbital elements with the target except for the true anomaly. To achieve a specific relative phase with the target or match the target’s phase, use the Lambert Rendezvous or Phase Change sequences. This sequence is generic for all orbit regimes and uses the Lambert Search Profile to get an initial guess for the transfer maneuvers. The following picture shows the minimum two Delta-V rendezvous for a specific chase and target satellite.
Sequence parameters
Option | Description |
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WhoAmI | Enter, as a string, the name of the current satellite. |
LatestDepartureTime | Enter, as time units, the latest time for the first maneuver relative to the start of this sequence. |
LatestArrivalTime | Enter, as time units, the latest time for the second maneuver relative to the start of this sequence. |
EarliestArrivalTime | Enter, as time units, the earliest time for the second maneuver relative to the start of this sequence. |
DeltaTime | Enter, as time units, the grid spacing for the Lambert solver to use in order to find the global minimum Delta-V for this rendezvous. This grid spacing is used to determine both the different departure times and arrival times to test. |
MaxNumTransferRevs | Enter the maximum allowable number of revolutions for the transfer. |
Maneuver_Type | Select the type of maneuver, Impulsive or Finite, from the shortcut menu. |
Engine_Name | Enter, as a string, the name of the finite maneuver engine model. |