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Clohessy-Wiltshire equations: a standalone construct

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Astrodynamics

linear equations for the motion of one spacecraft relative to another in a circular orbit, used for rendezvous guidance.

In astrodynamics, Clohessy-Wiltshire equations refers to linear equations for the motion of one spacecraft relative to another in a circular orbit, used for rendezvous guidance. This meaning comes from Clohessy (1960) in Journal of the Aerospace Sciences.[1]

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References

Clohessy, W. H., & Wiltshire, R. S. (1960). Terminal Guidance System for Satellite Rendezvous. Journal of the Aerospace Sciences, 27(9), 653-658. https://doi.org/10.2514/8.8704

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