P1_5 Combating Global Warming With Orbital Transfers

Abstract

In this paper, the orbital radius required to cool the Earth by 2K is determined using the Stefan-Boltzmann Law. The delta-V required to achieve this new orbital radius using a Hohmann Transfer manoeuvre is then determined and the mass of fuel required for such a manoeuvre is determined using Tsiolkovsky’s rocket equation. The total mass of fuel required is found to be 0.04374 Earth masses.