Orbital Fundamentals Pg. 3 Flashcards
1
Q
The inclination of a satellite orbiting Earth is measured off of what plane?
A
Equatorial plane
2
Q
Type of orbit: i = 0°-180°
A
Equatorial Orbit
3
Q
Type of orbit: i = 90°
A
Polar orbit
4
Q
Type of orbit: 0° < i < 90°
A
Prograde orbit
5
Q
Type of orbit: 90° < i < 180°
A
Retrograde orbit
6
Q
Argument of Perigee is measured between which two points?
A
Ascending Node to Perigee
7
Q
RAAN is measured between which two points?
A
Vernal Equinox to Ascending Node
8
Q
True Anomaly is measured between which two points?
A
Perigee to satellite location
