Spacecraft.GetLaunchAsymptoteRightAscension(Variable) Method

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Description

Returns the right ascension of the launch asymptote (RLA). The RLA is the equatorial east longitude of the outbound hyperbolic asymptote, referenced to the chosen coordinate frame. This value is only valid for hyperbolic cases (e > 1), it is invalid for elliptical 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.GetLaunchAsymptoteRightAscension(

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 RLA.

Syntax

myVariable1 = mySpacecraft1.GetLaunchAsymptoteRightAscension(myVariable2);