Orbital Mechanics
Orbital Mechanics
Orbital Mechanics
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Basic <strong>Orbital</strong> Parameters<br />
¥ Semi-latus rectum (or parameter)<br />
2<br />
p= a( 1-e<br />
)<br />
¥ Radial distance as function of orbital position<br />
¥ Periapse and apoapse distances<br />
¥ Angular momentum<br />
r<br />
p<br />
=<br />
1+ ecosq<br />
rp = a( 1-e) ra = a( 1+<br />
e)<br />
r r r<br />
h = r ´ v h= mp<br />
<strong>Orbital</strong> <strong>Mechanics</strong><br />
Principles of Space Systems Design
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