On a Problem Arising in the Computation of Orbit Perturbations.
Abstract
In the computation of perturbations for an orbiting satellite, a problem can arise with the integration of a rate-of-change quantity, the prototype expression for which is k cos theta, where theta has a quasi-linear variation with time. The problem can be dealt by the use of definite integrals between epochs rather than indefinite integrals at epochs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA239178
Entities
People
- Robert H. Gooding
Organizations
- Royal Aircraft Establishment