Analysis of Orbital Configurations for Millimetron Space Observatory
A. G. Rudnitskiy, P. V. Mzhelskiy, M. A. Shchurov, T. A. Syachina, P., R. Zapevalin
TL;DR
This paper evaluates various orbital configurations for the Millimetron space observatory, analyzing their technical and scientific impacts on VLBI imaging, observability, and fuel efficiency to inform optimal orbit selection.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive feasibility study comparing different orbits for Millimetron, considering multiple technical and scientific factors for the first time.
Findings
Optimal orbits balance fuel costs and scientific capabilities.
Certain configurations enhance VLBI imaging quality.
Trade-offs identified between observability and fuel consumption.
Abstract
In this contribution a primary feasibility study of different orbital configurations for Millimetron space observatory is presented. Priority factors and limitations were considered by which it is possible to assess the capabilities of a particular orbit. It included technical and scientific capabilities of each orbit regarding the fuel costs, satellite observability, the quality of very long baseline interferometric (VLBI) imaging observations and source visibilities.
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