Orbit prediction for the Astronomical Netherlands Satellite.
Abstract
After a brief review of the ANS satellite and its flight, the paper discusses orbit prediction activities regarding ANS at the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the Delft University of Technology. The prediction techniques used are based on approximate analytical integration of Lagrange's planetary equations for various types of perturbing forces. It is found that Delft activities in the ANS project were a complete success.
- Publication:
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Journal of the British Interplanetary Society
- Pub Date:
- October 1978
- Bibcode:
- 1978JBIS...31..387W
- Keywords:
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- Astronomical Netherlands Satellite;
- Orbit Calculation;
- Satellite Orbits;
- Aerodynamic Drag;
- Computer Programs;
- Orbital Elements;
- Orbital Mechanics;
- Prediction Analysis Techniques;
- Satellite Design;
- Solar Activity Effects;
- Astrodynamics;
- Astrodynamics;
- Navigation:Space Vehicles