ELEMENTS AND PARAMETERS OF THE OSCULATING ORBIT AND THEIR DERIVATIVES
Abstract
The analysis determines the time derivatives of the conic-section orbital elements in a disturbed orbit by perturbation methods. Integration of any of the several resulting systems of six first-order linear differential equations by numerical methods can be a useful tool for the solution of problems in orbital mechanics. Equations for the two-body orbit are also summarized in a convenient manner.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0268840
Entities
People
- Arthur V. Zimmerman
- Vearl N. Huff
- Wilbur F. Dobson
Organizations
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration