Orbital Parameters of LEO (50-degree Inclination) and Polar LEO
| Name | Value (LEO 50° inc.) | Value (Polar LEO) | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-major axis (a) | 7 × 106 | 7080136.3 | meters (m) |
| Eccentricity (e) | 10−2 | 1.37 × 10−4 | unit-less |
| Inclination (i) | 50 | 98.2194 | degree (deg) |
| Argument of perifocus (ω) | 30 | 89.4379 | degree (deg) |
| Right ascension of the ascending node (Ω) | 60 | 298.3267 | degree (deg) |
| True anomaly (v) | 120 | 0 | degree (deg) |
| Numerical integration time-step | 10 | 10 | seconds (s) |
| Number of orbits simulated | 5 | 5 | unit-less |