THE EQUATORIAL ORBIT OF A NEAR-EARTH SATELLITE
Abstract
The orbit of a near-earth satellite is described by finite equations x equals x(t), y equals y(t), z equals z(t) which closely approximate the position of the satellite. Various sets of approximate equations were proposed by various authors but in no case has it been possible to establish rigorous error bounds for these solutions. This is true even when the only non-inverse-square force is due to the oblateness of the earth. Realistic and strict numerical error bounds for an approximate solution are given. Special though this case is, a complete error analysis may have some interest. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0266634
Entities
People
- J.l. Brenner
Organizations
- University of Wisconsin–Madison