Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ449120
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1992
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ISSN: ISSN-1048-8820
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It All Depends on Your Attitude.
Kastner, Bernice
Quantum, v2 n3 p12-17,82 Jan-Feb 1992
Presents six learning exercises that introduce students to the mathematics used to control and track spacecraft attitude. Describes the geocentric system used for Earthbound location and navigation, the celestial sphere, the spacecraft-based celestial system, time-dependent angles, observer-fixed coordinate axes, and spacecraft rotational axes. (KR)
Descriptors: Aerospace Technology, Aviation Education, Gravity (Physics), Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education, Mechanics (Physics), Navigation, Problem Solving, Satellites (Aerospace), Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Trigonometry, Vectors (Mathematics)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Learner; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Students; Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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