Satellite Orbits.

Year Published: 1960

Creator: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: A study of a satellite in orbit, showing the six elements of an orbit used to fix its position and shape, and observing the complete elliptical orbit. Considers the interaction between the earth and satellite, explaining various mathematical equations. Compares the orbits of Vanguard I, the Russian Sputnik III, Explorer IV and Discoverer V.

Complete Record: Satellite Orbits. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. 19 Min., Sd., Color, 16 Mm. © Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; 9mar60; Mp10747. , A study of a satellite in orbit, showing the six elements of an orbit used to fix its position and shape, and observing the complete elliptical orbit. Considers the interaction between the earth and satellite, explaining various mathematical equations. Compares the orbits of Vanguard I, the Russian Sputnik III, Explorer IV and Discoverer V. NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.


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