References in space and time
Abstract
Astronomical and terrestrial reference systems are introduced. Variations of the fundamental planes (precession, nutation, rotation, translation) are outlined. Astronomical and atomic time measures are explained.
- Publication:
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Satellite Motion: Lectures and Exercices on Space Mech.
- Pub Date:
- 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984smle.nasa...87N
- Keywords:
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- Celestial Reference Systems;
- Coordinates;
- Time Measurement;
- Atomic Clocks;
- Ephemeris Time;
- Nutation;
- Position (Location);
- Precession;
- Rotation;
- Sidereal Time;
- Three Dimensional Motion;
- Universal Time;
- Astrodynamics