Questions tagged [algorithms]
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Please explain a way of calculation of Lagrange multiplier in algorithm of low thrust transfer
In David Vallado's book 'Fundamental of Astrodynamics and Applications', chapter 6.7. ("Continuous-Thrust Transfers") there is an algorithm #47: Low Thrust Transfer. In this algorithm a ...
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How can you construct the periodic orbits around libration points L1 and L2 in the circular restricted three-body problem and prove their existence?
Following up on a previous question about the classification of periodic orbits, how can they be constructed, especially the planar Lyapunov family, around libration points $L_1$ and $L_2$? And how ...
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Is my code correct to get six Keplerian parameters?
Is my code correct to get six Keplerian parameters?
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How does the Gpredict software algorithm track satellites?
I was wondering how Gpredict calculates the ground tracks, Lat, Long and elevation based on a ground station.
If I understand correctly, Gpredict takes the values from a TLE (Two-Line Element) set, ...
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Solar Sail mission
Sorry for my English. I'm not native speaker
I would like your advice in solar sail mission simulation. The purpose is to compare results with results in Wolfram Mathematica.
We have CubeSat with ...
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Is the "light-time" correction for the Moon's position in Meeus "Astronomical Algorithms" putting the Moon in inertial position or apparent position?
I'm looking at the second edition of Meeus's "Astronomical Algorithms," chapter 47, "Position of the Moon." At the bottom of page 337, right before getting into the actual formulae ...
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