Accession Number:

AD0735301

Title:

TRACE66 Trajectory Analysis and Orbit Determination Program. Volume 1. General Program Objectives, Description, and Summary

Descriptive Note:

Rept. for Jul 70-Jul 1971

Corporate Author:

AEROSPACE CORP EL SEGUNDO CA ENGINEERING SCIENCE OPERATIONS

Personal Author(s):

• Prislin, Robert H.
• Walker, Dennis C.
• Mercer, Robert J.

Report Date:

1971-08-15

Pagination or Media Count:

57.0

Abstract:

The TRACE66 Trajectory Analysis and Orbit Determination Program is a general-purpose orbital analysis program. It was written specifically for the CDC 6000 series computers to assist The Aerospace Corporation personnel in the analysis and design of satellite orbits and tracking systems. Volume I is a reference for general program objectives it describes and summarizes the program. A comprehensive description of its areas of application is presented. An overview of the major capabilities of the program is emphasized.

Descriptors:

• *ORBITS
• GRAVITY
• SPACE NAVIGATION
• EQUATIONS OF MOTION

Subject Categories:

• Computer Programming and Software
• Spacecraft Trajectories and Reentry

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE