Mean Anomaly in Satellite Communication Formulas

Mean Anomaly is the fraction of an elliptical orbit’s period that has elapsed since the orbiting body passed periapsis. And is denoted by M. Mean Anomaly is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Mean Anomaly is always positive. Typically, the value of Mean Anomaly is smaller than 360.

Formulas to find Mean Anomaly in Satellite Communication

fxMean AnomalyGo

Satellite Communication formulas that make use of Mean Anomaly

fxTime of Perigee PassageGo

fxTrue AnomalyGo

List of variables in Satellite Communication formulas

fx Eccentric Anomaly Go

fx Eccentricity Go

FAQ

What is the Mean Anomaly?

Mean Anomaly is the fraction of an elliptical orbit’s period that has elapsed since the orbiting body passed periapsis. Mean Anomaly is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Mean Anomaly is always positive. Typically, the value of Mean Anomaly is smaller than 360.

Can the Mean Anomaly be negative?

No, the Mean Anomaly, measured in Angle cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Mean Anomaly?

Mean Anomaly is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Mean Anomaly can be measured.

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