Acquisition and choice of the SPOT orbit
Abstract
After a review of the elements of the nominal and initial orbits of the SPOT satellite, the paper considers orbit errors due to the launch vehicle, and the particular orbit constraints associated with the SPOT system. In addition, the sequence of operations of the acquisition and choice of the SPOT orbit is outlined.
- Publication:
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Spacecraft Orbital Motion
- Pub Date:
- 1980
- Bibcode:
- 1980scom.proc..659C
- Keywords:
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- Error Analysis;
- Orbital Elements;
- Orbital Mechanics;
- Satellite Orbits;
- Spot (French Satellite);
- Ariane Launch Vehicle;
- Orbit Calculation;
- Orbital Maneuvers;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking