Systematic mapping techniques providing detailed photographs and other supporting data, are essential to efficient use of earth-resource and weather satellites; paper describes method for determining discrete satellite orbits from which any planetary surface can be mapped in "optimal" manner, where optimality implies maximum area coverage with minimal overlap; analysis is applicable when sensor system is directed toward center of planet through mission; illustrations of method are given for earth mapping mission. (38810)


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    Title :

    Orbit selection for planetary mapping missions


    Additional title:

    J Astronaut Sci


    Contributors:
    Stern, R.J. (author) / Stern, G.S. (author)


    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :




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