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A Tapestry of Orbits
A Tapestry of Orbits
Author: D. G. King-Hele
Satellites as they cross the night sky look like moving stars, which can be accurately tracked by an observer with binoculars as well as by giant radars and large cameras. These observations help to determine the satellite's orbit, which is sensitive to the drag of the upper atmosphere and to any irregularities in the gravity field of the Earth....  more »
ISBN-13: 9780521393232
ISBN-10: 052139323X
Publication Date: 11/27/1992
Pages: 254
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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