Density of upper atmosphere decays roughly exponentially with altitude; this variation is assumed to be exact, and effect of density is computed on lifetimes of satellites in elliptical and in circular orbits; physics of drag discussed.


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    Title :

    Lifetimes of artificial satellites of earth


    Additional title:

    Jet Propulsion


    Contributors:
    Henry, I.G. (author)

    Published in:

    Jet Propulsion ; 27 , n 1


    Publication date :

    1957


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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