Arguments of latitude at the intersection of 2 orbit planes
[arg_lat_1,arg_lat_2,inters] = CL_gm_intersectPlanes(inc1,raan1,inc2,raan2)
Computes the argument of latitude at the intersection of 2 orbit planes.
The orbit planes are defined by their inclinations and right ascensions of ascending node
Notes:
- Only one pair of solutions is computed. The arguments of latitude for the second solution are arg_lat_1+pi and arg_lat_2+pi respectively.
- If the orbits are circular, then arg_lat_1 and arg_lat_2 define the positions in the orbits where the orbit paths intersect.
- If the planes are identical, the number of intersections is infinite. The output argument (inters) is then set to 0, otherwise it is equal to 1.
Inclination of orbit 1 [rad] (1xN)
Right ascension of ascending node of orbit 1 [rad] (1xN)
Inclination of orbit 2 [rad] (1xN)
Right ascension of ascending node of orbit 2 [rad] (1xN)
Argument of latitude in orbit 1 where the 2 planes intersect [rad] (1xN)
Argument of latitude in orbit 2 where the 2 planes intersect [rad] (1xN)
Flag indicating if the planes intersect (inters = 1) or is there exists an infinity of intersections (inters=0) (1xN)
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