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Meeting	ACGS Committee Meeting 116 - Charlotte, NC - October 2015
Agenda Location	10 SUBCOMMITTEE B – MISSILES AND SPACE 10.1 Rendezvous vis Differential Drag Considering Uncertainties in the Density and Ballistic Coefficients
Title	Rendezvous vis Differential Drag Considering Uncertainties in the Density and Ballistic Coefficients
Presenter	Leonel Mazal
Affiliation	University of Florida
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Abstract	In recent years, the use of differential-drag for performing satellite relative maneuvers has been actively investigated due to its potential for reducing the propellant needs in formation flying and cluster flight missions. So far, the research in this subject has been mainly oriented to close-proximity maneuvers, whereas the potential of differential-drag based maneuvers can go beyond close-proximity operations. Indeed, there might be applications in which it is needed to guide satellites, initially separated by large distances (order of magnitude of _ 1000 km.) but in the same orbital planes, along trajectories that drive them into close-proximity configurations. In this context, differential-drag can be utilized, enabling significant reductions in the propellant consumption.