Test of 'principle of natural control' by Doppler-data of Helios B
Abstract
Schmidt and Sachsze (1976) have suggested that eccentric orbits may show an evolution which follows from the principle of natural control, an alternative to general relativity. In the present study 400 samples of Doppler data obtained from Helios B have been used in an attempt to verify the natural-control hypothesis and results support the correspondence of measured velocities to predicted deviations of the orbit. It is recommended that a more extensive evaluation of the available data be carried out in order to assure the accuracy of the presented results.
- Publication:
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Satellites and Telecommunications
- Pub Date:
- 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979sate.meet..191S
- Keywords:
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- Eccentric Orbits;
- Helios B;
- Orbit Calculation;
- Relativity;
- Doppler Effect;
- Gravitational Effects;
- Lorentz Transformations;
- Satellite Orbits;
- Astrodynamics