On the formulation of the gravitational potential in terms of equinoctial variablesExplicit expressions in equinoxial elements are derived for the n-th term in the disturbing potential for three-body and zonal harmonics. A method for recursive computation of the disturbing potential and the partial derivatives is proposed. Preliminary results for an arbitrary geopotential term are obtained.
Document ID
19750036182
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Cefola, P. J. (Computer Sciences Corp. Silver Spring, Md., United States)
Broucke, R. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1975
Subject Category
Astrodynamics
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 75-9
Meeting Information
Meeting: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Aerospace Sciences Meeting
Location: Pasadena, CA
Start Date: January 20, 1975
End Date: January 22, 1975
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics