gncpy.orbital_mechanics.correct_lon_ascend

correct_lon_ascend(lon_ascend, lon_rate, tk, toe)

Correct the longitude of the ascending node.

Parameters:

• lon_ascend (float) – Original longitude of the ascending node in radians

• lon_rate (float) – Rate of change of the longitude of the ascending node

• tk (float) – Current time of the week

• toe (float) – Time of ephemeris

Returns:

corrected longitude of the ascending node in radians

Return type:

float