Perturbing effects on orbit are studied by examining progression of simplified mathematical models; first-order variation of radial distance is generated for each model to exhibit basic phenomenon as well as seasonal and shadow effects; techniques employed were found to be useful for purpose of understanding mechanics of perturbing effect and are in surprisingly good agreement with more sophisticated methods; however, extensions to noncoplanar conditions or developments of higher accuracy become cumbersome (although possible) and are not recommended.


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    Title :

    Solar radiation pressure perturbations of earth satellite orbits


    Additional title:

    AIAA J


    Contributors:
    Levin, E. (author)

    Published in:

    AIAA Journal ; 6 , n 1


    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :