THE VARIATION IN THE ORBIT OF COSMOS 97 ROCKET THROUGHOUT ITS LIFE.
Abstract
Nearly two hundred acceptable observations were used with the R.A.E. orbit-improvement computer programme to determine the elements of the orbit of Cosmos 97 rocket (1965-95B) at fourteen nodal crossings distributed throughout its lifetime. The values of orbital inclination obtained were found to be accurate enough to give a satisfactory value for the rotational speed of the atmosphere. The accuracy of the observations has been assessed in terms of declination residuals and found to be often better than the observer's own estimate. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0665113
Entities
People
- H. Hiller
Organizations
- Royal Aircraft Establishment