The Elliptic Orbit Integration Program Point.

Abstract

POINT is a computer program which evaluates the development of an earth satellite orbit by numerical integration. Provision is made for the inclusion of the following perturbations: earth's gravitational potential, atmospheric drag, and the gravitational attractions of the sun and moon. A detailed description of the program is given, with full instructions for its use.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA038140

Entities

People

  • G. E. Cook
  • M. D. Palmer

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Ground Stations
  • Language
  • Launch Vehicles
  • Numerical Integration
  • Orbital Elements
  • Radiation
  • Real Variables
  • Satellite Orbits
  • Solar Radiation
  • Temperature Gradients

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris