Consummative expressions for satellite drag perturbations in a spherically symmetrical atmosphere
Abstract
A compact formalism is developed that provides expressions for satellite aerodynamic drag perturbations when an exponentially varying atmospheric density distribution is assumed. This formalism is well suited for efficient manipulation and computation using the electronic computer.
- Publication:
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Final Report Naval Surface Weapons Center
- Pub Date:
- August 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984vswc.rept.....P
- Keywords:
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- Aerodynamic Drag;
- Atmospheric Density;
- Satellite Drag;
- Satellite Orientation;
- Satellite Perturbation;
- Atmospheres;
- Computer Programs;
- Density Distribution;
- Formalism;
- Astrodynamics