Difference between revisions of "Global coordinate system"

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[[Orbiter|Orbiters]] large scale coordinate system is called the '''Global coordinate system''' or  '''Global frame'''. It is a cartesian coordinate system and has its origin in the center of the solar system. It has its three [[Axis vectors|axis vectors]] oriented like this:
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[[Orbiter|Orbiter's]] large scale coordinate system is called the '''Global coordinate system''' or  '''Global frame'''. It is a cartesian coordinate system and has its origin in the center of the solar system. It has its three [[Axis vectors|axis vectors]] oriented like this:
  
 
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Revision as of 19:29, 29 November 2007

Orbiter's large scale coordinate system is called the Global coordinate system or Global frame. It is a cartesian coordinate system and has its origin in the center of the solar system. It has its three axis vectors oriented like this:

X The X-axis points to the vernal equinox
Y This axis points to the solar zenit
Z The Z-axis is oriented orthogonal to x and y axis.
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Global coordinate system - Relative coordinate system - Local coordinate system
Local horizon coordinate system - Geographic coordinate system - Surface base coordinate system