Orbit selection for the Eos mission and its synergism implications

The fundamentals of orbital mechanics are presented and applied to show how the baseline Earth observing system (Eos) orbits were selected. Scientific goals, spacecraft limitations, and instrument requirements are examined. Instrument synergism issues related to satellite orbits are discussed. It is...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on geoscience and remote sensing 1991-11, Vol.29 (6), p.822-835
Main Authors: Casey, D., Way, J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Astronautics (General)
Earth
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
External geophysics
Geophysics. Techniques, methods, instrumentation and models
Geophysics: general, magnetic, electric and thermic methods and properties
Instruments
Internal geophysics
Planetary orbits
Planets
Satellites
Space vehicles
Terrestrial atmosphere
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Summary:The fundamentals of orbital mechanics are presented and applied to show how the baseline Earth observing system (Eos) orbits were selected. Scientific goals, spacecraft limitations, and instrument requirements are examined. Instrument synergism issues related to satellite orbits are discussed. It is concluded that, within constraints imposed by the Earth's atmosphere, launch vehicle capability, and other factors, an orbit can be designed to accomplish the Mission to Planet Earth.< >
ISSN:0196-2892
1558-0644
DOI:10.1109/36.101361