Line of Nodes of the Lunar Orbit
Author: Tianjiang Shuo
Website: https://cislunarspace.cn
Definition
The intersection line between the lunar orbital plane and the ecliptic, with ascending and descending nodes. In the tilted patched three-body approach, patching is performed on the line of nodes to ensure the two planar CRTBPs connect in three-dimensional space. The direction of the line of nodes, defined by angle γ, precesses with a period of 18.6 years.
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References
- Sousa-Silva et al., 2018, Fast Earth-Moon transfers with ballistic capture