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argument of perifocus [1 record]

Record 1 2017-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Theoretical Astronomy
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
CONT

... APF, or Argument of PeriFocus is measured in degrees.

Key term(s)
  • perifocus argument

French

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

Élément d'une orbite képlerienne définissant la position du péricentre : angle ayant pour sommet le centre de masse du corps principal et dont les côtés passent respectivement par le nœud ascendant et par le péricentre de l'orbite.

Spanish

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