Description
Returns the distance along the calling Spacecraft velocity vector between the projection of the argument Spacecraft position on to the velocity vector and calling Spacecraft. The distance returned is measured from the calling Spacecraft.
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Method Signature
Spacecraft.AlongTrackSeparation( |
Spacecraft argumentSpacecraft) |
Arguments
argumentSpacecraft |
|
Description: |
The Spacecraft whose along-track separation to the calling Spacecraft is being calculated. |
Return Value
Type: |
number |
Units: |
km |
Returns the distance along the calling Spacecraft velocity vector between the projection of the argument Spacecraft position on to the velocity vector and calling Spacecraft. The distance returned is measured from the calling Spacecraft.
Syntax
myVariable1 = mySpacecraft1.AlongTrackSeparation(mySpacecraft2); |
See also
Coverage and Contact Analysis Guide