Planetocentric coordinate systems for planetary mapping and space navigation
Abstract
The paper considers the principles of constructing planetocentric coordinate systems for purposes of planetary mapping and interplanetary navigation. The procedure consists of two steps: (1) the inertial planetocentric system is determined as a rectangular Cartesian system with its origin in the center of mass of the planet; and (2) the planetocentric Cartesian system, associated with the rotating planet, is determined as a rectangular system with its origin in the center of mass of the planet. Computer realization of this procedure is discussed.
- Publication:
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Geodeziia i Kartografiia
- Pub Date:
- June 1978
- Bibcode:
- 1978GeKar.......16A
- Keywords:
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- Navigation Aids;
- Planetary Mapping;
- Planetocentric Coordinates;
- Space Navigation;
- Algorithms;
- Cartesian Coordinates;
- Computer Programs;
- Matrices (Mathematics)