scholarly journals Verification and Validation of the General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT)

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven P. Hughes ◽  
Rizwan H. Qureshi ◽  
Steven D. Cooley ◽  
Joel J. Parker
Keyword(s):  
Verification And Validation ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Mission Analysis ◽  
General Mission Analysis Tool

Orbit Design and Simulation for Kufasat Nanosatellite

2015 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 157-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Chessab Mahdi
Keyword(s):  
Low Earth Orbit ◽  
Earth Orbit ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Orbit Design ◽  
Polar Orbit ◽  
Mission Analysis ◽  
The Earth ◽  
General Mission Analysis Tool

Abstract Orbit design for KufaSat Nano-satellites is presented. Polar orbit is selected for the KufaSat mission. The orbit was designed with an Inclination which enables the satellite to see every part of the earth. KufaSat has a payload for imaging purposes which require a large amount of power, so the orbit is determined to be sun synchronous in order to provide the power through solar panels. The KufaSat mission is designed for the low earth orbit. The six initial Keplerian Elements of KufaSat are calculated. The orbit design of KufaSat according to the calculated Keplerian elements has been simulated and analyzed by using MATLAB first and then by using General Mission Analysis Tool.

scholarly journals Active Learning in Physics, Astronomy and Engineering with NASA’s General Mission Analysis Tool

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nigel Paul Bannister
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Artificial Satellites ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Attitude Dynamics ◽  
Mission Analysis ◽  
The University ◽  
Positional Astronomy ◽  
General Mission Analysis Tool

Astrodynamics is the study of the motion of artificial satellites and spacecraft, subject to both natural and artificially induced forces. It combines celestial mechanics, attitude dynamics and aspects of positional astronomy to describe spacecraft motion and enable the planning and analysis of missions. It is of significant interdisciplinary interest with relevance to physics, astronomy and spaceflight engineering, but can be challenging to deliver in an effective, engaging manner because of the often abstract nature of some concepts, the four-dimensional nature of the problems, and the computation required to explore realistic astrodynamics behaviour. The University of Leicester has adopted NASA’s General Mission Analysis Tool as a core resource to support active learning in this subject for students at Level 6 (BSc) and Level 7 (MSc). This paper describes our approach to the implementation of GMAT as an essential element of teaching and learning in the subject.

Capability Portfolio Analysis Tool (CPAT) Verification and Validation Report

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee Ewing ◽  
Robert F. Dell ◽  
Molly MacCalman ◽  
Laura Whitney
Keyword(s):  
Portfolio Analysis ◽  
Verification And Validation ◽  
Analysis Tool
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