KEPLER Name
KEPLER Purpose
Solve Kepler's equation given mean anomaly and eccentricity.
Category
Calling Sequence
kepler Inputs
Keyword Parameters
Keywords
ANOM=m Mean anomaly in radians (input).
ECC=e Eccentricity (input).
TRUE=v True anomaly in radians (output).
RAD=r Normalized Radius (output).
Multiply r by semimajor axis.
SEMI=aa Semimajor axis size. (optional input).
If given multiplies r.
X=x, Y=y, Z=z Satellite vector. (optional input).
In orbit coordinates. Only computed if requested.
/DEBUG List values.
Outputs
Common Blocks
kepler_com Notes
Note: make sure to give at least ECC in double precision.
If not then an endless loop may occur.
Modification History
R. Sterner, 2000 Jul 20
R. Sterner, 2003 Nov 26 --- Added note to help.
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