The Position of a Satellite with Respect to the Magnetosphere of the Earth.

Abstract

The magnetosphere is approximated by a paraboloid that rotates as it revolves such that its axis is always along the sun-earth line. This paraboloid is determined using a weighted least squares method. The distance from the earth to the outer boundary of the magnetosphere is given in terms of the ecliptic longitude of the sun and the ecliptic longitude and latitude of the direction of sight. In addition, a satellite entrance/exit predictor into/out of the magnetosphere is provided given orbital elements of the satellite. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0746469

Entities

People

  • Marshall B. Faintich

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Boundaries
  • Data Science
  • Grids
  • Grids (Coordinates)
  • Information Science
  • Latitude
  • Least Squares Method
  • Longitude
  • Magnetosphere
  • Mathematics
  • Orbital Elements

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris