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Computation of preliminary orbits
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1965
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Ibm 1620Astronomical Coordinate SystemOrbit DeterminationEngineeringGeostationary OrbitGeometrySpace Mission DesignPreliminary OrbitsCelestial MechanicComputer ScienceElectronic ComputerComputational GeometryGeocentric DistancesGeodesy
A program for the IBM 1620 electronic computer has been prepared to compute preliminary orbits by the variation of geocentric distances, using as many observations as may be available, and allowing the operator some control over the progress of the computations.