Phase Parameter

Author: Tianjiang Shuo

Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

A parameter describing the position of a point on a DRO within its orbital period, corresponding to the orbit state at time t. Together with the amplitude parameter, it uniquely determines the state of any point on the DRO in the rotating frame.

Application Value

Based on its definition, a parameter describing the position of a point on a dro within its orbital period, corresponding to the orbit state at time t. together with the amplitude parameter, it uniquely determines the state o.

Related Concepts

• 轨道力学（Orbital Mechanics）
• 坐标系（Coordinate Frame）
• 积分（Integration）

References

• Tan Minghu et al., 2014, Transfer to long term distant retrograde orbits around the Moon