Two systems of formulas are presented for the determination of the long period perturbations caused by the Sun and the Moon in the motion of an artificial satellite. The first system can be used to determine the lunar effect for all satellites. The second method is more convenient for finding the lunar effect for close satellites and the solar effect for all satellites. Knowledge of these effects is essential for determining the stability of the satellite orbit. The basic equations of both systems are arranged in a form which permits the use of numerical integration. The two theories are more accurate and more adaptable to the use of electronic machines than the analytical developments obtained previously.


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    Title :

    Long Period Luni-Solar Effect in the Motion of an Artificial Satellite


    Contributors:
    P. Musen (author)

    Publication date :

    1961


    Size :

    24 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English