Scenario: Transformation Matrices

Component matrices of the mean of J2000 to Earth-Fixed transformation.

Type: Time-varying data

Availability: Reports | Graphs | Dynamic Displays

Name Description
Precession Precession transformation matrix based on the IAU 1976 theory of precession. Used to convert from the mean of J2000 reference axes to the Mean of Date axes.
Nutation Nutation transformation matrix based on the IAU 1980 theory of nutation. Used to convert from the Mean of Date axes to the True of Date axes.
Rotation Rotation (main spin) transformation matrix based on the IERS 1996 conventions. Used to convert from the True of Date axes to the pseudo-Earth Fixed axes.
Pole Wander Polar motion transformation matrix based on the IERS 1996 conventions. Used to convert from the pseudo-Earth Fixed axes to the Earth Fixed axes.

STK Programming Interface 11.0.1