Re: [Orekit Developers] ImpulseManeuver In Specific Frame

[MAISONOBE Luc <luc.maisonobe@c-s.fr>]

Hank Grabowski <hank@applieddefense.com> a écrit :

> Hello All,

Hi Hank,

> Currently impulsive maneuvers assume that we want the maneuver to be in the
> general orientation of the spacecraft.  Often times maneuvers are in a
> different attitude mode than the operational attitude mode.  One way to
> simulate this would be by having segmented attitudes, however that is a bit
> coarse when really all we are saying is that we want to express the
> impulsive maneuver in terms of a specific attitude override.  A way to do
> this would be to provide a frame parameter on the impulsive maneuver that
> would allow that to be specified when it is setup.  If we make this change
> in way that would not break any of the current unit tests or calling
> conventions is that something you would want us to contribute back, with
> the appropriate unit tests accompanying it.

Sure! It would be a great addition to Orekit.

best regards,
Luc

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