Application of symbolic computer operations for solving the main problem in the theory of satellite motion
Abstract
Programs composed from optimal-algebra subroutines are applied to the determination of satellite motion disturbances caused by the second zonal harmonic of the earth's attraction potential (known as the principal problem in satellite theory). The disturbances of second-order Keppler elements are determined, by successive approximations, for the J2 harmonic.
- Publication:
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Soviet Astronomy Letters
- Pub Date:
- February 1975
- Bibcode:
- 1975SvAL....1...42K
- Keywords:
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- Computer Programs;
- Geopotential;
- Perturbation Theory;
- Satellite Perturbation;
- Spacecraft Motion;
- Zonal Harmonics;
- Canonical Forms;
- Computer Techniques;
- Equations Of Motion;
- Hamiltonian Functions;
- Kepler Laws;
- Astrodynamics