Orbit Classifications
The following orbit classifications can be viewed and edited in the Properties Editor:
Orbit Classification | |
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Acronym | Name |
LEO | Low Earth Orbit |
MEO | Medium Earth Orbit |
GPS | Global Positioning System orbit |
GEO | Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit |
SGEO | Super GEO orbit (period greater than 1 day) |
HEO | High Earth Orbit |
LOeHEO | Low Eccentricity HEO |
HIeHEO | High Eccentricity HEO |
Para | Parabolic trajectory |
Hyper | Hyperbolic trajectory |
Selenocentric | Moon centered trajectory (no inputs required) |
Heliocentric | Sun centered trajectory (no inputs required) |
For each of the above orbit types except Parabolic, you can specify minimum and maximum values for semimajor axis and eccentricity. For all orbit types including Parabolic, minimum and maximum values for eccentricity can be entered.