Satellite orbit programs utilizing the graphics capabilities of the microcomputer.
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Authors
Langdorf, Kim Alldredge
Subjects
artificial satellite orbits
computer graphics
microcomputers
computer graphics
microcomputers
Advisors
Swafford, G.L.
Date of Issue
1986-06
Date
June 1986
Publisher
Language
en_US
Abstract
It is important for a student of Space Science to have
the opportunity to thoroughly understand the principle of an
artificial satellite orbit. This thesis consists of four
computer graphics programs that will enable the student to
see what an orbit is and how it works. The first program
demonstrates the shape of an orbit in two dimensions
resulting from initial altitude, speed, and flight path
angle. The second program draws an orbit in three dimensions
around a sphere based on the input of the classical orbital
elements. The third program traces the ground track of a
satellite over a map of the earth. And the fourth plots the
ground track of a geosynchronous satellite over a map of the
earth. The student can learn about orbits by entering the
orbital elements and viewing the resultant orbit.
Type
Thesis
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Space Systems Academic Committee
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Funder
Format
73 p.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Rights
This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.