orbital decay

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orbital
adjective
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/ˈɔː.bɪ.təl/us
/ˈɔːr.bɪ.t̬əl/
relating to the orbit (= curved path) of an object ...
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decay
noun[U]
uk
/dɪˈkeɪ/us
/dɪˈkeɪ/
the process ...
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However, unexpectedly high solar activity in the late 1980s and early 1990s increased atmospheric drag on the station and sped itsorbitaldecay.
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Several passive means of increasing theorbitaldecayrate of spacecraft debris have been proposed.
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One method of postmission disposal is to allow reentry of these spacecraft, either fromorbitaldecay(uncontrolled entry) or with a controlled entry.
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Even close orbiting planets can become disrupted, potentially leading toorbitaldecayand an increase in orbital eccentricity and tidal effects.
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The ratio of observed to predicted rate oforbitaldecayto be 0.9970.002.
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It has an orbital period of just 31 hours and is undergoingorbitaldecaydue to tidal effects.
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The rate oforbitaldecaydepends on the satellite's cross-sectional area and mass, as well as variations in the air density of the upper atmosphere.
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Orbitaldecayis much slower at altitudes where atmospheric drag is insignificant.
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Such a conductive tether can also generate electrical power, at the expense oforbitaldecay.
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Orbitaldecaycan occur due to tidal forces for objects below the synchronous orbit for the body they're orbiting.
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Space stations typically require a regular altitude boost to counteractorbitaldecay(see also orbital station-keeping).
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Orbitaldecaymay be achieved by firing engines to lower the perigee altitude so that atmospheric drag will eventually cause the spacecraft to enter.
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The sensors deteriorate over time, and corrections are necessary for satellite drift andorbitaldecay.
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Theorbitaldecaycan be caused by a multitude of mechanical, gravitational, and electromagnetic effects.
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More sophisticated models are used to predictorbitaldecayof satellites.
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Objects below approximately 160km mi will experience very rapidorbitaldecayand altitude loss.
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A primary use of this model is to aid predictions of satelliteorbitaldecaydue to atmospheric drag.
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Artificial satellites are too small to have an appreciable tidal effect on the planets they orbit, but several moons in the solar system are undergoingorbitaldecayby this mechanism.
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A backup was not needed since its supplies lasted for a 10-day flight, which would allow for reentry byorbitaldecayif the retrorocket failed.
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Spacecraft that re-enter from eitherorbitaldecayor controlled entry usually breakup at altitudes between 84-72 km due to aerodynamic forces causing the allowable structural loads to be exceeded.
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