The Spacecraft Physical Properties indicate how the Spacecraft will react to the forces in specified in the Force Model. The Physical Properties can be specified via FreeFlyer script or the Spacecraft Object Editor.
Aerodynamic Properties
Define the spacecraft physical properties used when calculating applied aerodynamic forces.
•Drag Area - Effective cross sectional area used for applying drag forces •Lift Area - Effective cross sectional area used for applying lift forces •Solar Radiation Pressure (SRP) Area - Effective cross sectional area used for applying SRP forces •Coefficient of Drag (Cd) •Coefficient of Lift (Cl) •Coefficient of Reflectivity (Cr) |
Dry Inertial Properties
Define the spacecraft's inertial properties, excluding the effects of fuel mass.
•Mass •Center of Mass •Moments of Inertia |
Spacecraft Physical Properties Editor