Definitions in the orbital mechanics of earth resources satellites
Abstract
A formalism is proposed for the orbital mechanics of earth resources satellites, and is used as a basis to develop an analytical software that is well suited for the selection of orbits and mission analysis of earth resources satellites. For illustration, some of the definitions of this formalism are applied to the calculation of earth-resources-satellite orbital elements.
- Publication:
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Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt and American Astronautical Society
- Pub Date:
- March 1980
- Bibcode:
- 1980dglr.meet.....J
- Keywords:
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- Earth Observations (From Space);
- Earth Orbits;
- Orbital Mechanics;
- Satellite Observation;
- Satellite Orbits;
- Artificial Satellites;
- Circular Orbits;
- Computer Programs;
- Numerical Analysis;
- Orbit Calculation;
- Orbital Elements;
- Satellite-Borne Instruments;
- Solar Position;
- Solar Rotation;
- Astrodynamics