The Revised Orbit of Satellite 1958 Zeta
Abstract
A preliminary orbit for Satellite 1958 Zeta, computed by Veis, was based on theoretical values of perigee distance as computed by the integration of equations by Sterne, utilizing the Smithsonian Model Atmosphere No. 2. The object of the present paper is to revise the orbit without making any assumptions and to determine the observed values of the perigee distance and accelerations. This is made possible by the Differential Orbit Improvement Program (DOI) of Veis and Moore, available only after the preliminary orbit given by Veis. Some of the data, including sun-perigee distance, differ from those he gave.
- Publication:
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SAO Special Report
- Pub Date:
- July 1961
- Bibcode:
- 1961SAOSR..64.....N