Effects of Meridional Winds on the Interpretation of Satellite Inclination Data.

Abstract

Recent observations of changes in inclinations of artificial satellites have been interpreted in terms of variations of thermospheric zonal winds with local time. It is suggested that meridional winds may have a pronounced effect on satellite inclinations, so that both wind components should be considered in this type of analysis. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 15, 1974
Accession Number
AD0787855

Entities

People

  • Barbara K. Ching
  • Joe M. Strauss

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Observation
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris