@inproceedings{b6c26088c29c461391c226eac4a4501d,
title = "Design of next-generation all-electric telecommunication satellites",
abstract = "In this paper, we revisit the problem of electric orbit-raising of telecommunication satellites. The paper outlines the mathematical framework we have developed to determine trajectories that minimize the radiation damage during orbit-raising. This framework also allows us to analyze a variety of mission scenarios in order to identify the favourable designs for all-electric satellites. We outline the number and type of thrusters most suitable for the orbit-raising maneuver and the associated design of the power subsystem. We also consider the possible launch options of the satellites and demonstrate the advantages that all-electric satellites have by being stacked together to reduce the launch costs compared to their chemical or hybrid counterparts.",
author = "Atri Dutta and Paola Libraro and {Jeremy Kasdin}, N. and Edgar Choueiri and Philippe Francken",
note = "Funding Information: This work was performed under grant number AGMT dated 4/1/2011 from SES Engineering.; 31st AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference, ICSSC 2013 ; Conference date: 14-10-2013 Through 17-10-2013",
year = "2013",
doi = "10.2514/6.2013-5625",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781624102448",
series = "31st AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference, ICSSC 2013",
booktitle = "31st AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference, ICSSC 2013",
}