Skylab 1 Rocket, 1973-27B: Orbit Determination and Analysis

Abstract

Contents: Introduction; The Observations; The Orbits; Analysis of the Observations; Revision of the Orbits; The 31:2 Resonance; Upper-Atmosphere Rotation; Analysis of Variations in Eccentricity due to Air Drag; Conclusions; Appendix: Correction of Eccentricity to Remove the Effect of the Day-To-Night Variation in Air Density.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 24, 1979
Accession Number
ADA076013

Entities

People

  • Desmond King-Hele

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Apogees
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Circular Orbits
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Facial Bones
  • Low Elevation
  • Observation
  • Observatories
  • Observers
  • Orbital Inclination
  • Orbits
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Satellite Orbits
  • Solar Radiation
  • Time Intervals

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris