Description
Returns the distance between the calling Spacecraft and the projection of the argument Spacecraft position on the calling Spacecraft orbit radius vector. The distance returned is measured from the calling Spacecraft and is positive in the direction of the calling Spacecraft radius vector.
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Method Signature
Spacecraft.RadialProjSeparation( |
Spacecraft argumentSpacecraft) |
Arguments
argumentSpacecraft |
|
Description: |
Spacecraft whose radius vector will be projected onto that of the calling Spacecraft. |
Return Value
Type: |
number |
Units: |
km |
Returns the distance between the calling Spacecraft and the projection of the argument Spacecraft position on the calling Spacecraft orbit radius vector. The distance returned is measured from the calling Spacecraft and is positive in the direction of the calling Spacecraft radius vector.
Syntax
myVariable1 = mySpacecraft1.RadialProjSeparation(mySpacecraft2); |
See also
Coverage and Contact Analysis Guide