Spacecraft.InTrackSeparation(Spacecraft) Method

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Description

Returns the in-track separation between the calling Spacecraft and the primarySC in km. This is equivalent to the y-axis separation in the RIC frame.

 

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Method Signature

Spacecraft.InTrackSeparation(

Spacecraft primarySC)

 

 

Arguments

primarySC

Description:

The Spacecraft to which the in-track separation is measured.

 

 

 

Return Value

Type:

number

Units:

km

 

 

Returns the in-track separation between the calling Spacecraft and the primarySC in km.

 

Syntax

myVariable1 = mySpacecraft1.InTrackSeparation(mySpacecraft2);

 

 

See also

Spacecraft Object

Spacecraft Propagation Guide

Coverage and Contact Analysis Guide