orbital decay

Also found in: Wikipedia

0.01 sec.

orbital decay [′ȯr·bəd·əl di′kā]

(aerospace engineering)

The lessening of the eccentricity of the elliptical orbit of an artificial satellite.

(atomic physics)

A change of an atom from one energy state to another of lower energy in which the orbital of one of the electrons changes.

Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link

Feedback

Mentioned in	?		References in periodicals archive	?		Encyclopedia browser	?		Full browser	?
No references found			We have shown that orbital decay due to tides raised in the planet by the satellite may be much less efficient that previously thought," they said. Earth-sized moons may orbit around 'hot Jupiters' by Asian News International The key to this destructive process of orbital decay is the interaction of atmospheric particles (air) against the spacecraft; that is, atmospheric interaction raises the external temperature, severely weakening the satellite's protective structure or burning up the spacecraft. Stealing Zeus's thunder: physical space-control advantages against ... by Page, Joseph T., II / Air & Space Power Journal Today, NASA designs lighter rocket bodies and sends them into lower orbits to increase atmospheric drag and accelerate orbital decay. Garbage in orbit: debris from 40 years of space exploration presents ... by Hayhurst, Chris / E			Orbeli, Iosif Orbeli, Iosif Abgarovich Orbeli, Leon Orbeli, Leon Abgarovich Orbeliani, Grigol Orbeliani, Grigol Zurabovich Orbeliani, Sulkhan Saba Orbeliani, Vakhtang Orbeliani, Vakhtang Vakhtangovich orbicular orbicule Orbigny, Alcide D Orbini, Mavro Orbiniidae Orbiniinae Orbison, Roy orbit Orbit of a Celestial Body orbit point orbit space Orbita orbital Orbital Angular Momentum orbital current orbital curve orbital decay orbital direction orbital electron Orbital Elements orbital fossa Orbital Index orbital magnetic moment orbital moment orbital momentum orbital motion orbital node orbital overlap Orbital Parameters orbital parity orbital period orbital plane orbital rendezvous orbital sander orbital symmetry orbital velocity orbite Orbiting Astronomical Observatory orbiting collision Orbiting Geophysical Observatory Orbiting Solar Observatory Orbitoidacea			orbital arteries Orbital atom model orbital axis orbital axis orbital axis orbital axis orbital axis Orbital Ballistic Missile Orbital Blow-Out Fracture Orbital Boost Vehicle orbital cavity orbital cavity orbital cellulites Orbital cellulitis Orbital Commerce Project Orbital Conjunction Message Orbital Correspondence Analysis In Maximum Symmetry orbital current orbital curve orbital cyst orbital cyst orbital cyst Orbital Data Acquisition Program Orbital Data Explorer Orbital Debris Impact Angle Orbital Debris Impact Energy Orbital Debris Mitigation Standard Practices Orbital Debris Penetration Orbital Debris Program Office Orbital Debris Quarterly News orbital decay Orbital Decay and Reboost Simulation Orbital Defense Platform orbital direction Orbital Drop Shock Trooper orbital electron Orbital element Orbital Element Set Orbital elements orbital emphysema orbital emphysema orbital emphysema orbital evisceration orbital evisceration orbital exenteration orbital exenteration orbital exenteration Orbital Express Orbital Express Capture System Orbital fascia Orbital fascia Orbital fascia orbital fat orbital fat orbital fat orbital fissure orbital fissure orbital fissure orbital fissure Orbital Flight Test orbital floor syndrome

Encyclopedia

Free Tools:	For surfers: Free toolbar & extensions \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup

Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.