PC 1 Study Guide Flashcards
Assignment 1 + Study Guide: Physics Intro, Two Body Problem, Kepler's Laws, Reference Frames, Classic Orbital Elements, Kepler's Problems, Orbit Types
How long is the Period of a satellite in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)?
90-120 minutes
What is the inclination and eccentricity of Geo-stationary GEO orbit?
𝑖 = 0 and 𝑒 = 0
The same sun angle or shadow every orbit is a characteristic of what orbit?
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
(SSO)
What orbit creates long dwell times, normally over the northern latitudes, for mission requirements?
Highly-Elliptical Orbit
(HEO)
What operational consideration describes the portion of Earth’s surface that is geometrically visible from the satellite’s position in space?
Field of regard
What operational consideration describes the instantaneous coverage area capable of being seen by the payload?
Field of view
What operational consideration describes the length of time a satellite has line of sight to a point on Earth?
Dwell time
Principal Direction of:
Earth Centered Inertial
(ECI)
Vernal Equinox
Principal Direction of:
Earth Centered Earth Fixed
(ECEF)
0° Latitude, 0° Longitude
Principal Direction of:
Perifocal
Eccentricity Vector
Principal Direction of:
Radial In-track Cross-track
(RIC)
Radial
Use case of:
Earth Centered Inertial
(ECI)
A non-rotating view
Use case of:
Earth Centered Earth Fixed
(ECEF)
Show a satellite’s ground track
Use case of:
Perifocal
A frame centered at the focus of the orbit
Use case of:
Radial In-track Cross-track
(RIC)
Relative motion and maneuvers
What orbital element is used to find size of orbit?
Semi major axis, 𝑎
What orbital element is used to find shape of orbit?
Eccentricity, 𝑒
What orbital element is used to find tilt of orbit?
Inclination, 𝑖
What orbital element is used to find twist of orbit?
Right Ascension of the Ascending Node
(RAAN), Ω
What orbital element is used to find orbit rotation/orientation?
Argument of Perigee, 𝜔
What orbital element is used to find satellite location?
True Anomaly, 𝜈
What 3 orbital elements have a range of 0 to 360°?
- RAAN, Ω
- Argument of Perigee, 𝜔
- True Anomaly, 𝜈
What is the range of the Semi Major Axis, 𝑎?
0 to ∞
What is range of Eccentricity, 𝑒?
0 to 1+
The chart in the packet says 0 to 1 but remember that an eccentricity of over 1 is hyperbolic.
What is the range of Inclination, 𝑖?
0 to 180°
The ECI and ECEF reference frames utilize what as their fundamental plane?
Equatorial Plane
Which reference frame uses a satellite as its origin?
Radial In-track Cross-track (RIC)
Newton’s 3rd Law
To every action there is always an opposed and equal reaction
Define:
Newton’s 1st Law
An object either remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity, unless acted upon by an external force