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Fast gravity, gravity partials, normalized gravity, gravity gradient torque and magnetic field: Derivation, code and dataDerivation of first and second partials of the gravitational potential is given in both normalized and unnormalized form. Two different recursion formulas are considered. Derivation of a general gravity gradient torque algorithm which uses the second partial of the gravitational potential is given. Derivation of the geomagnetic field vector is given in a form that closely mimics the gravitational algorithm. Ada code for all algorithms that precomputes all possible data is given. Test cases comparing the new algorithms with previous data are given, as well as speed comparisons showing the relative efficiencies of the new algorithms.
Document ID
19940025085
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Gottlieb, Robert G.
(McDonnell-Douglas Space Systems Co. Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1993
Subject Category
Geophysics
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.26:188243
NASA-CR-188243
Accession Number
94N29588
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS9-17885
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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