Time of Perigee Passage Formula

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Perigee passage refers to the moment when a satellite reaches its closest point to Earth during its orbit. Check FAQs
Lperigee=tmin-(Mn)
Lperigee - Perigee Passage?tmin - Time in Minutes?M - Mean Anomaly?n - Mean Motion?

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19.7934Edit=20Edit-(31.958Edit0.045Edit)
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Time of Perigee Passage Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Lperigee=tmin-(Mn)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Lperigee=20min-(31.958°0.045rad/s)
Next Step Convert Units
Lperigee=1200s-(0.5578rad0.045rad/s)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Lperigee=1200-(0.55780.045)
Next Step Evaluate
Lperigee=1187.60505950328s
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Lperigee=19.7934176583881min
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Lperigee=19.7934min

Time of Perigee Passage Formula Elements

Variables
Perigee Passage
Perigee passage refers to the moment when a satellite reaches its closest point to Earth during its orbit.
Symbol: Lperigee
Measurement: TimeUnit: min
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Time in Minutes
Time in Minutes is the time measurement in minutes which is equivalent to 60 seconds.
Symbol: tmin
Measurement: TimeUnit: min
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mean Anomaly
Mean Anomaly is the fraction of an elliptical orbit's period that has elapsed since the orbiting body passed periapsis.
Symbol: M
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be less than 360.
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.
Symbol: n
Measurement: Angular VelocityUnit: rad/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Time of Perigee Passage?

Time of Perigee Passage evaluator uses Perigee Passage = Time in Minutes-(Mean Anomaly/Mean Motion) to evaluate the Perigee Passage, The Time of Perigee Passage formula is defined as the time of the satellite passage through the closest approach to the earth. Perigee Passage is denoted by Lperigee symbol.

How to evaluate Time of Perigee Passage using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Time of Perigee Passage, enter Time in Minutes (tmin), Mean Anomaly (M) & Mean Motion (n) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Time of Perigee Passage

What is the formula to find Time of Perigee Passage?
The formula of Time of Perigee Passage is expressed as Perigee Passage = Time in Minutes-(Mean Anomaly/Mean Motion). Here is an example- 0.323526 = 1200-(0.557772322352243/0.045).
How to calculate Time of Perigee Passage?
With Time in Minutes (tmin), Mean Anomaly (M) & Mean Motion (n) we can find Time of Perigee Passage using the formula - Perigee Passage = Time in Minutes-(Mean Anomaly/Mean Motion).
Can the Time of Perigee Passage be negative?
No, the Time of Perigee Passage, measured in Time cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Time of Perigee Passage?
Time of Perigee Passage is usually measured using the Minute[min] for Time. Second[min], Millisecond[min], Microsecond[min] are the few other units in which Time of Perigee Passage can be measured.
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