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Three computer programs are presented that allow the high school student to explore and understand the physical forces involved in orbital flight at a greater depth than is usually possible. For each program, introductory material is given including the physics and mathematics involved. This is followed by the computer program in BASIC language. The mathematics involved is essentially that of an advanced algebra II course. The three program topics are elliptic orbits, rendezvous, and orbital transfer. (MP)

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1007399
ERIC Subject
Computer Oriented Programs;
Computer Programs;
Computers;
Mathematics Education;
Physics;
Science Curriculum;
Science Education;
Secondary Education;
Simulation
Supplemental data
For related documents, see SE 028 535-538; Not available in hard copy due to copyright restrictions; Computer print-out will not reproduce well
Sponsor
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.
IES grant or contract numbers
NSF-GW-2246
Title
Orbital Mechanics
Author
Dalton, Joel B.
Corporate/institutional author
Dartmouth Coll., Hanover, NH. Kiewit Computation Center.
Publication title
ERIC, Resources in Education (RIE)
Pages
33
Number of pages
33
Publication date
February 1970
Source type
Encyclopedia or Reference Work
Summary language
English
Language of publication
English
Document type
Instructional Material/Guideline
Contract number
NSF-GW-2246
Subfile
ERIC, Resources in Education (RIE)
Accession number
ED174465
ProQuest document ID
63768897
Document URL
https://www.proquest.com/encyclopedias-reference-works/orbital-mechanics/docview/63768897/se-2?accountid=208611
Last updated
2024-04-20
Database
Education Research Index