A DEVELOPMENT OF THE LUNAR AND SOLAR DISTURBING FUNCTIONS FOR A CLOSE SATELLITE

Abstract

Mathematical developments of the gravitational effects of the sun and moon on a close satellite were made. The developments were made as a result of attempts to adapt to a form convenient in analyzing close satellite orbits for terrestrial gravitational field variations. The disturbing functions are expressed in osculating Keplerian elements for use in equations of motion. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0269903

Entities

People

  • William M. Kaula

Organizations

  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Gravitational Fields
  • Mathematics
  • Orbits
  • Satellite Orbits
  • Spacecraft

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris