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local vertical local horizontal [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-08-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- local vertical local horizontal
1, record 1, English, local%20vertical%20local%20horizontal
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- LVLH 2, record 1, English, LVLH
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Local Vertical Local Horizontal coordinate system is referenced to the near-circular orbital plane. In order to specify the attitude of the Station with respect to the Local Vertical Local Horizontal, a system based on Eulerian angles of roll, pitch and yaw is used. 3, record 1, English, - local%20vertical%20local%20horizontal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The ISS [International Space Station] flies in an attitude that is referenced to the orbital plane of ISS using a set of local vertical/local-horizontal axes. The origin is at the ISS centre of mass, with the x-axis pointing along the direction of the orbital velocity vector (sometimes referred to as the "ram" direction). The z-axis points directly towards the Earth, and the y-axis parallel to the truss assembly ... This orientation is referred to as "x-axis toward the velocity vector" Torque Equilibrium Attitude and is the "normal" orientation of the ISS. The overall ISS design is optimised to fly in this attitude, which places the most laboratory modules in the "best" microgravity volume, supports attitude reboosts, service vehicle docking and minimises aerodynamic drag. 3, record 1, English, - local%20vertical%20local%20horizontal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
local vertical local horizontal; LVLH: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 4, record 1, English, - local%20vertical%20local%20horizontal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- local vertical local horizontal
1, record 1, French, local%20vertical%20local%20horizontal
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- LVLH 2, record 1, French, LVLH
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
local vertical local horizontal; LVLH : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 2, record 1, French, - local%20vertical%20local%20horizontal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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