Zonal Harmonic

Author: Tianjiang Shuo
Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

Harmonic terms in Earth's gravitational potential depending only on latitude, such as J2, J3, J4.

Application Value

Harmonic terms in Earth's gravitational potential depending only on latitude, such as J2, J3, J4.

Bivariate Gaussian Distribution
Midcourse Impulse
Zero-Thrust Reference Trajectory
Co-state Variables

References

章仁为 - 1998 - 卫星轨道姿态动力学与控制