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Conversion Between Osculating and Mean Orbital ElementsOsculating/Mean Orbital Element Conversion (C version) (OSMEANC) is a C-language computer program that performs precise conversions between osculating and mean classical orbital elements. OSMEANC can be used for precise design of spacecraft missions and maneuvers and precise calculation of planetary orbits. The program accounts for the full complexity of gravitational fields, including aspherical and third-body effects.
Document ID
20110014148
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Guinn, Joseph
(California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Chung, Min-Kun
(California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Vincent, Mark
(California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 2006
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs, November 2006
Subject Category
Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command And Tracking
Report/Patent Number
NPO-41115
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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