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The search for a universal solution of the equations of motion for a satellite orbiting an oblate planet is a subject that has merited great interest because of its theoretical and practical implications. Here, a complete first- order perturbation solution, including the effects of the J2 terms in the planet's potential, is given in terms of standard orbital parameters. The simple formulas provide a fast method for predicting satellite orbits that is more accurate than the two-body formulas. These predictions are shown to agree well with those of a completely numerical code and with actual satellite data. Also, in an appendix, it is rigorously proven that a satellite having negative mechanical energy remains for all time within a spherical annulus with radii approximately equal to the perigee and apogee of its initial osculating ellipse. ... Perturbation solution, Oblate planet, Orbital parameters.
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Satellite motion around an oblate planet: a perturbation solution for all orbital parameters
1993, Naval Postgraduate School, Available from National Technical Information Service
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Monterey, Calif, Springfield, Va
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"NPS-MA-93-018."
"Technical report for period January 1993 - April 1993."
AD A265 779.
Includes bibliographical references (p.18-19).
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