Rise-and-set time and maximum elevation of a satellite
Abstract
The set-and-rise time of a near-earth satellite is calculated analytically, and the maximum elevation reached during a visibility period is determined. With the approach presented, it is not necessary to generate a detailed ephemeris, so that considerable computing time can be saved. The method is particularly appropriate if the satellite orbit is specified analytically or semi-analytically.
- Publication:
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ESA Scientific Technical Review
- Pub Date:
- 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976ESAST...2...11R
- Keywords:
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- Numerical Analysis;
- Orbit Calculation;
- Satellite Orbits;
- Satellite Tracking;
- Elevation;
- Ephemerides;
- Geodetic Coordinates;
- Iteration;
- Run Time (Computers);
- Visibility;
- Astrodynamics