An analysis of near-circular lunar mapping orbits

Numerical investigations have been carried out to analyse the evolution of lunar circular orbits and the influence of the higher order harmonics of the lunar gravity field. The aim is to select the appropriate near-circular orbit characteristics, which extend orbit life through passive orbit mainten...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of Earth System Science 2005-12, Vol.114 (6), p.619-626
Hauptverfasser:	Ramanan, R V, Adimurthy, V
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Circular orbits Evolution Gravitational fields Gravity field Higher harmonics Lunar evolution Lunar maps Orbits Spherical harmonics Zonal harmonics
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