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Nasa educational briefs for the classroom. orbits of bodies in space
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
|---|---|
| Copyright Year | 1982 |
| Description | The difference between an orbit and a revolution is explained and it is shown why space shuttle Columbia's period of revolution was longer than its orbital period. Parameters of orbits examined include apoapsis, periapsis, apogee, perigee, aphelion, perihelion, orbital plane, and inclination. Orbit velocity and duration, Newton's law of gravitation, and Kepler's three laws of motion are considered. The principles involved in geostationary satellites are also explored. |
| File Size | 316155 |
| Page Count | 4 |
| File Format | |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19830004863 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t0kt1hp59 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1982-01-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Astrodynamics Orbital Mechanics Columbia Orbiter Kepler Laws Gravitation Synchronous Satellites Revolving Orbits Spacecraft Launching Space Shuttle Orbiters Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Technical Report |
