Delta-V requirements for LEO satellite stationkeeping

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Greetings !

I'd appreciate data & links on stationkeeping requirements of LEO settelites.
(delta Vs per orbiting period)

Thanks. :smile:
 
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Hi drag,

I just scanned through my assortment of textbooks and haven't been able to find any hard data. I have found references which describe how satellite missions are planned including the sizing of fuel needs. I don't know how much you'll find in them, but here they are:

Larson and Wertz, 1992

Griffen and French, 1991