Problems with an Orbit: Eccentricity, Inclination, and Other Peculiarities

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The discussion centers on understanding peculiarities in an orbit defined by specific parameters, including a semimajor axis of 5740 km, an eccentricity of 0.1, and an inclination of 53 degrees. The orbit is nearly circular due to the low eccentricity, but confusion arises regarding the calculated radius, which is mistakenly noted as twice the semimajor axis. To clarify, the radius in a near-circular orbit should approximate the semimajor axis rather than being double. Participants suggest calculating the apogee and perigee using the provided equations to better understand the relationship between the orbit and Earth's radius. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of correctly interpreting orbital mechanics equations to resolve the issues presented.
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Homework Statement



what is peculiar about the orbit"

Semimajor axis = 5740km
Eccentricity = 0.1
Inclination = 53
Right ascension of the ascending node = 345
Argument of perigee = 270
True anomaly = 183

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help! I'm lost... I have several problems for Orbital Mechanics...my math is terrible...I need help with an example of how I can solve this problem...I was given the data and the question I know the Earth's radius is 6378km, the radius of this orbit is 2x the semimajor axis, so that's 11,480, the eccentricity is close to 0 so the orbit is nealry circular, then the rest I am lost on...
 
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In a near-circular orbit, the radius is near the semi-major axis, not 2 times the semi-major axis. Knowing that, and the radius of Earth, it should be pretty obvious what is weird about this orbit. If not, you may want to calculate the apogee and perigee of the orbit (look in your references for equations that relates the two with the semi-major axis and the eccentricity) and compare those with the radius of Earth.
 

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