Name

CL_gm_equatorialOverlap — Ratio between equatorial sensor swath and equatorial ground track

Calling Sequence

   [eq_overlap]=CL_gm_equatorialOverlap(alt,ecc,inc,swath)
   
   

Description

  • This function computes the ratio between equatorial swath and equatorial ground track. The equatorial swath considers the apparent inclination.
  • Last update : 18/12/2009

Parameters

alt:

satellite altitude in meters [1,n]

ecc:

satellite eccentricity [1,n]

inc:

satellite inclination (rad)[1,n]

swath:

satellite sensor swath (rad) [1,n]

eq_overlap:

ratio [1,n]

Authors

CNES - DCT/SB

Bibliography

Satellites orbites et missions - Michel Capderou

See also

CL_gm_equatorialSwath

Examples

alt=822319;
ecc=0.000;
inc=CL_deg2rad(98.72)
swath=CL_deg2rad(50.5)
[eq_overlap]=CL_gm_equatorialOverlap([alt,alt],[ecc,ecc],[inc,inc],[swath,swath])