Title :
Orbit selection for the Eos mission and its synergism implications
Author :
Casey, Daren ; Way, JoBea
Author_Institution :
Jet Propulsion Lab., Pasadena, CA, USA
fDate :
11/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
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
Keywords :
aerospace instrumentation; artificial satellites; geophysical equipment; remote sensing; Earth observing system; Eos mission; Mission to Planet Earth; geophysical equipment; instrument requirements; launch vehicle capability; orbit selection; orbital mechanics; remote sensing; synergism; Earth; Earth Observing System; Helium; Instruments; NASA; Oceans; Planetary orbits; Planets; Remote sensing; Satellites; Sea surface; Space vehicles; Terrestrial atmosphere;
Journal_Title :
Geoscience and Remote Sensing, IEEE Transactions on
