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RIGHT ASCENSION ASCENDING NODE [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Remote Sensing
DEF

The angular distance measured from the vernal equinox, positive to the east, along the celestial equator to the ascending node.

OBS

Typically denoted by a capital omega.

OBS

Used to discriminate between orbital planes.

OBS

right ascension of ascending node: term and definition provided by the Canadian Hydrographic Service.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Télédétection
DEF

Distance angulaire, mesurée suivant l'équateur céleste, entre le point équinoxial (positive vers l'est) et le nœud ascendant.

OBS

Elle est de manière caractéristique représentée par la lettre majuscule oméga et utilisée pour distinguer les plans des orbites.

Spanish

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