Spacecraft.GetApoapsisRightAscension(Variable) Method

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Description

Returns the right ascension of the apoapsis vector (RAV). The RAV is the equatorial east longitude of the apoapsis vector, referenced to the chosen coordinate frame. This value is only valid for elliptical cases (e < 1), it is invalid for hyperbolic orbits (e > 1) and will report an error. The reference frame will be evaluated at the Spacecraft's epoch.

 

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Method Signature

Spacecraft.GetApoapsisRightAscension(

Variable referenceFrame)

 

 

Arguments

referenceFrame


Description:

The reference frame in which the angle will be evaluated.

Valid Values:

Value

Label

0

Mean of J2000 Earth Equator

1

Mean of J2000 Earth Ecliptic

 

 

 

 

Return Value

Type:

number

Units:

deg

 

 

Returns the RAV.

 

Syntax

myVariable1 = mySpacecraft1.GetApoapsisRightAscension(myVariable2);

 

 

See also

Spacecraft Object

Spacecraft Propagation Guide

Coverage and Contact Analysis Guide