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Discuss briefly how perturbation affects the planetary motion.
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1.Short note on orbital perturbation

2.Describe various reasons for perturbation of satellite orbit. Calculate maximum daily eclipse duration for GEO orbit.

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written 9.5 years ago by gravatar for teamques10 teamques10 ★ 70k

The deviation of the satellite from the predetermined path due to external disturbances is known as orbital perturbation.

The main causes of orbital perturbation are:

I. Effect of sun and moon

II. Effect of non-spherical earth

III. Atmospheric drag

IV. Solar radiation pressure

I. Effect of sun and moon

  • Gravitational …

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