Numerical orbit generators of artificial earth satellites
Abstract
A numerical orbit integrator containing updatings and improvements relative to the previous ones that are being utilized by the Departmento de Mecanica Espacial e Controle (DMC), of INPE, besides incorporating newer modellings resulting from the skill acquired along the time is presented. Flexibility and modularity were taken into account in order to allow future extensions and modifications. Characteristics of numerical accuracy, processing quickness, memory saving as well as utilization aspects were also considered. User's handbook, whole program listing and qualitative analysis of accuracy, processing time and orbit perturbation effects were included as well.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- April 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984STIN...8425740K
- Keywords:
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- Artificial Satellites;
- Data Processing;
- Digital Integrators;
- Earth Orbits;
- Orbit Perturbation;
- Accuracy;
- Celestial Mechanics;
- Computer Storage Devices;
- Gravitational Effects;
- Modularity;
- User Manuals (Computer Programs);
- Astrodynamics