Prediction of Spacecraft Motion According to a Stochastic Model based on Differential Transformations

摘要

An approach to solving the prediction problem of near space vehicles motion according to a stochastic dynamic model of motion is presented. The model of spacecraft motion considers stochasticity of initial conditions and variations in atmospheric density. The prediction is carried out by a direct prediction method with the use of a numerical integration method developed on the basis of differential transformations. The paper also presents the implementation features of software and algorithmic support for the prediction.