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Apsidal precession of orbits about an oblate planetIt is noted that expressions for the apsidal precession rates to second order on J2 appear in the literature in at least three apparently mutually contradictory forms. The expressions are reconciled by accounting for subtle differences in the definitions of orbital elements.
Document ID
19810058070
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
doi:10.1086/112968
Authors
Greenberg, R. (Science Applications, Inc. Planetary Science Institute, Tucson, AZ, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1981
Publication Information
Publication: Astronomical Journal
Volume: 86
Subject Category
Astronomy
Accession Number
81A42474
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSG-7045
Distribution Limits
Public
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