EQUATORIAL ORBIT COMPUTATION,

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Abstract:

A computer program is described which calculates ephemerides of Earth satellites moving in equatorial or nearly-equatorial orbits and corrects the orbital elements. Perturbations caused by the asphericity of the Earth defined by the second zonal harmonic coefficient, and by atmospheric drag are represented. Included are the formulation, flow charts, input formats and program operating instructions. Author

Author(s):
Arsenault, J. L. ; Stewart, K. A.
Author Organization(s):
PHILCO NEWPORT BEACH CALIF AERONUTRONIC DIV
Pagination:
0058

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
U2291, ESD-TDR63 625
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF19 628 562
Monitor Series:
TDR63 625
 Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*EQUATORIAL ORBITS, *ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, ORBITS, CELESTIAL MECHANICS, DRAG, DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Report Date:
1963 Sep 01