ln_ell_orbit Struct Reference

Elliptic Orbital elements. More...

#include <ln_types.h>

Data Fields
double	a
double	e
double	i
double	w
double	omega
double	n
double	JD

Detailed Description

Elliptic Orbital elements.

TODO. Angles are expressed in degrees.

Examples

asteroid.c, and comet.c.

Field Documentation

a

double ln_ell_orbit::a

Semi major axis, in AU

e

double ln_ell_orbit::e

Eccentricity

i

double ln_ell_orbit::i

Inclination in degrees

JD

double ln_ell_orbit::JD

Time of last passage in Perihelion, in julian day

n

double ln_ell_orbit::n

Mean motion, in degrees/day

omega

double ln_ell_orbit::omega

Longitude of ascending node in degrees

w

double ln_ell_orbit::w

Argument of perihelion in degrees