ON ALIGNMENT OF SUN, EARTH, AND SATELLITE

Abstract

The results are reported of an investigation of the relations among the launch parameters of an earth satellite and the time and position of alignment of the sun, the earth, and the satellite. The effects of variations of the launch conditions upon the satellite's time of transit across the solar disc are determined. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 25, 1962
Accession Number
AD0278163

Entities

People

  • P.o. Bell

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft

Readers

  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris