Comparison of Relativistic Perturbations on Spacecraft Earth Orbits

In this paper, the individual relativistic perturbations are simulated and compared, for two orbit cases: (1) a medium altitude eccentric earth orbit (MEO), and (2) a Molniya orbit. The results of the simulations are presented in graphical and statistical form. The simulation data reveals that the s...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Nicholas Mastricola, Ossama Abdelkhalik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia 2013-03-01
Series:International Islamic University Malaysia Engineering Journal
Online Access:http://journals.iium.edu.my/ejournal/index.php/iiumej/article/view/248