Analysis of the Earth-Moon Lagrange points for improving GNSS performance in lunar space

Cormier, Luis (2023) Analysis of the Earth-Moon Lagrange points for improving GNSS performance in lunar space. MRes thesis, University of Nottingham.

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Abstract

This thesis discusses the potential use of the Earth-Moon Lagrange points for improving global navigation satellite system (GNSS) signal availability and distribution on Lunar missions. The Lagrange points are points of equilibrium which occur when modelling the Earth and Moon under the circular restricted three body problem (CR3BP), and represent interesting yet sparsely research potential for Lunar missions. A review of key literature is presented in this thesis, followed by the methodology taken throughout this research. From this, the key results are presented and implications discussed, as well as factors which could affect its practical roll-out on a real-world mission.

Item Type: Thesis (University of Nottingham only) (MRes)
Supervisors: Blunt, Paul
Cappelletti, Chantal
Pushparaj, Nishanth
Keywords: Earth-Moon Lagrange points, Lagrange points, global navigation satellite system, GNSS, positioning
Subjects: T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
T Technology > TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics
Faculties/Schools: UK Campuses > Faculty of Engineering
UK Campuses > Faculty of Engineering > Department of Civil Engineering
Item ID: 76750
Depositing User: Cormier, Luis
Date Deposited: 31 Jan 2024 16:38
Last Modified: 31 Jan 2024 16:38
URI: https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/id/eprint/76750

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