Trajectory sensitivities are determined for ΓΌ=3hr and the first adjustment method is used to calculate that a midcourse correction AV_ = 7.3m/sec is required to correct to the nominal pericynthion point and time.
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Pericynthion
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The nominal landing trajectory used in this study consists of applying constant thrust at the pericynthion of the synchronous orbit and performing a gravity-turn descent to a point about 5,500 feet above the lunar surface.
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Because of the "requirement" that the pericynthion of this type of trajectory lie on the earth-moon axis, the pericynthion loci of realistic panes pass through or very close to the earth-moon axis regardless of i_(VTL).
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The pericynthion's distance of 15 km and the apocynthion's distance of 100 km are known.
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