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dérive d'orbite [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
DEF

The slow and monotonous variation of the parameters that characterize an orbit.

CONT

The orbit drift of the NOAA-14 satellite has significantly changed the solar geometry at the AVHRR sensor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
DEF

Variation lente et monotone des paramètres caractérisant une orbite.

CONT

La dérive d'orbite peut résulter soit d'une action volontaire, soit de l'effet de forces naturelles se superposant à l'attraction du corps principal considéré comme ponctuel, entraînant une déformation de l'orbite képlérienne.

Spanish

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