Description
Computes the observed noon as seen by the Spacecraft. Noon is defined as the midpoint between the two times when the Spacecraft exits and enters the Earth's umbral cone. This method returns the shadow entry and exits times, as well as the time of Spacecraft Noon.
Timing Precision Mode
This page describes functionality in nanosecond timing precision mode.
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Note: This is an interval method. See the Interval Methods page for more information.
Note: This method has a state. See the Methods and Properties with State page for more information.
Method Signature
Spacecraft.SpacecraftNoon( |
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Return Value
Type: |
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Returns a string containing the event entry and exit times
Syntax
myString1 = mySpacecraft1.SpacecraftNoon(); |
This example demonstrates how to generate a report of a Spacecraft's noon, defined to be the midpoint between the two times when the Spacecraft exits and enters the Earth's umbral cone. This method also returns information on shadow entry and exit times.
Output:
Note: Output generated using nanosecond timing precision mode.
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See also
Coverage and Contact Analysis Guide