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Data Fields
ln_ell_orbit Struct Reference

Elliptic Orbital elements. More...

Data Fields

double a
 
double e
 
double i
 
double w
 
double omega
 
double n
 
double JD
 

Detailed Description

Elliptic Orbital elements.

TODO. Angles are expressed in degrees.

Examples:
asteroid.c, and comet.c.

Field Documentation

◆ a

double ln_ell_orbit::a

◆ e

double ln_ell_orbit::e

◆ i

double ln_ell_orbit::i

Inclination in degrees

Referenced by ln_get_ell_helio_rect_posn().

◆ JD

double ln_ell_orbit::JD

Time of last passage in Perihelion, in julian day

Referenced by ln_get_ell_body_elong(), ln_get_ell_body_phase_angle(), ln_get_ell_comet_mag(), and ln_get_ell_helio_rect_posn().

◆ n

double ln_ell_orbit::n

◆ omega

double ln_ell_orbit::omega

Longitude of ascending node in degrees

Referenced by ln_get_ell_helio_rect_posn().

◆ w

double ln_ell_orbit::w

Argument of perihelion in degrees

Referenced by ln_get_ell_helio_rect_posn().