Spacecraft.TCA Method

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Description

Returns the epoch for the time of closest approach (TCA) between two objects. This method returns the local extrema and is more precise if used after narrowing down your closest approaches using the Spacecraft.CloseApproachRange() method.

 

Timing Precision Mode

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Overload List

Signatures

Return Value

Description

Spacecraft.TCA(GroundStation gs)

TimeSpan

Returns the time of closest approach (TCA) between the primary Spacecraft and secondary gs.

Spacecraft.TCA(Spacecraft Spacecraft)

TimeSpan

Returns the time of closest approach (TCA) between the primary Spacecraft and secondary Spacecraft.

Spacecraft.TCA(Spacecraft Spacecraft, Variable rangeAtTCA)

TimeSpan

Returns the time of closest approach (TCA) between the primary Spacecraft and secondary Spacecraft.

Spacecraft.TCA(Spacecraft Spacecraft, Variable rangeAtTCA, TimeSpan tolerance)

TimeSpan

Returns the time of closest approach (TCA) between the primary Spacecraft and secondary Spacecraft.

 

 

See also

Spacecraft Object

Spacecraft Propagation Guide

Coverage and Contact Analysis Guide