Right Angle (of the) Ascending Node? I think I got it. Much to play with here. Norm n3ykf
On Fri, Jan 24, 2014 at 4:38 AM, David Johnson <[email protected]>wrote: > HI, > > Right Ascention of the Ascending node. > > The point in the orbit at which it crosses the equator going northbound. > > Here 's a good example: > > http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/satellite/ > > 73 > > Dave, G4DPZ > > On 24/01/14 08:59, Lizeth Norman wrote: > >> *HI all,Found this at this >> page:http://www.amsat.org/amsat/articles/g3ruh/111.html >> <http://www.amsat.org/amsat/articles/g3ruh/111.html>Orbit Plane:* Fixed >> >> (almost) with respect to the stars, in orientation defined by argument of >> perigee, inclination and RAAN. >> Origin: Earth's centre. >> X: Directed towards perigee >> Y: 90 degrees from perigee round the orbit in direction of satellite's >> motion >> Z: Perpendicular to orbit plane >> I think I understand most of the math in the algorithm. In the above >> context, what does RAAN mean? >> Sorry for being obtuse! >> Norm n3ykf >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >> > > _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
