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Satellite Orbits and True Anomaly Quiz

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What does the true anomaly define?

The orientation of the orbit within the orbital plane

The point where the satellite is closest to the Earth

The angle from the ascending node to the perigee from Earth's center

Where within the orbit the satellite is at a given point in time (correct)

What is the significance of the perigee?

It is where the satellite is going down (south)

It is the point where the satellite is farthest from Earth

It is the point where the satellite is closest to Earth (correct)

It defines the satellite's orientation within the orbital plane

What is the role of the ascending node in an orbit?

Marks where the satellite is going up (north) (correct)

Calculates the distance between satellite and Earth

Determines the argument of the perigee

Defines the inclination of the orbit

Which angle defines the tilt between the orbital plane and the equatorial plane?

Inclination Signup and view all the answers

What does the argument of perigee describe?

Angle from ascending node to perigee from Earth's center Signup and view all the answers

What does RAAN stand for and what does it represent?

Right Ascension of Ascending Node; it is an angle defining orbital plane's twist relative to Vernal equinox Signup and view all the answers

What is the angle that defines the orientation of the orbital plane within the orbital plane?

Argument of perigee Signup and view all the answers

Which point in an orbit is farthest from Earth?

Apogee Signup and view all the answers

What does the right ascension of the ascending node represent?

Angle from ascending node to perigee Signup and view all the answers

Which angle determines the 'tilt' between the orbital plane and the equatorial plane?

Inclination Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as the angle from the ascending node to the perigee, from Earth's center?

Argument of perigee Signup and view all the answers

In an orbit, what is referred to as where the satellite is going up (north)?

Ascending node Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'twist' angle of the orbital plane, from a fixed direction in space to the ascending node?

'Twist' of orbital plane with respect to Earth Signup and view all the answers