Orbit prediction for IRAS using vector and analytic techniques

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Oct 1983

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International Astronautical Federation, International Astronautical Congress, 34th, Budapest, Hungary, Oct. 10-15, 1983. 11 p.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

Infrared Astronomy Satellite, Orbit Calculation, Orbital Mechanics, Satellite Orbits, Vector Analysis, Aerodynamic Drag, Atmospheric Density, Equations Of Motion, Orbital Elements, Radiation

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This paper describes the techniques of a vector approach to the solution of the differential equations of motion of a near-earth satellite. The method provides a good stable foundation for developing the orbital elements, thus allowing an analytic approach to be used in subsidiary algorithms. The mathematical concepts used in these algorithms are explained, and equations are developed for calculating earth and moon eclipses, radiation zone crossings, atmospheric density effects, solar cell decay, look angles and a geographical ephemeris. Results are presented for the IRAS satellite, and show that prediction errors of less than 1 1/2 seconds over one week or errors of less than 15 seconds over 3 1/2 months are possible.

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