Mean Motion in Satellite Communication Formulas

Mean Motion is angular speed required for a body to complete an orbit, assuming constant speed in circular orbit that takes same time as variable speed elliptical orbit of actual body. And is denoted by n. Mean Motion is usually measured using the Radian per Second for Angular Velocity. Note that the value of Mean Motion is always positive.

Formulas to find Mean Motion in Satellite Communication

fxMean Motion of SatelliteGo

Satellite Communication formulas that make use of Mean Motion

fxTime of Perigee PassageGo

fxAnomalistic PeriodGo

fxOrbital Period of Satellite in MinutesGo

fxKepler's Third LawGo

fxRegression of NodesGo

List of variables in Satellite Communication formulas

fx Semi Major Axis Go

FAQ

What is the Mean Motion?

Mean Motion is angular speed required for a body to complete an orbit, assuming constant speed in circular orbit that takes same time as variable speed elliptical orbit of actual body. Mean Motion is usually measured using the Radian per Second for Angular Velocity. Note that the value of Mean Motion is always positive.

Can the Mean Motion be negative?

No, the Mean Motion, measured in Angular Velocity cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Mean Motion?

Mean Motion is usually measured using the Radian per Second[rad/s] for Angular Velocity. Radian per Day[rad/s], Radian per Hour[rad/s], Radian per Minute[rad/s] are the few other units in which Mean Motion can be measured.

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