orbit data
[/ˈɔːrbɪt ˈdeɪtə/]
nounpl: orbit data (uncountable) / orbit datasets
dados orbitais
1. Information and measurements related to the path and motion of celestial bodies or artificial satellites around a central body
The satellite's orbit data showed it was drifting slightly from its designated trajectory.
Os dados orbitais do satélite mostraram que ele estava se desviando ligeiramente de sua trajetória designada.
2. Technical parameters including position, velocity, acceleration, and time measurements collected from orbiting objects
NASA engineers analyzed the orbit data to predict the spacecraft's future location.
Os engenheiros da NASA analisaram os dados orbitais para prever a localização futura da espaçonave.
3. Telemetry information transmitted from satellites or space probes for tracking and monitoring purposes
The orbit data was continuously transmitted to the ground control station.
Os dados orbitais eram continuamente transmitidos para a estação de controle terrestre.
This is technical terminology primarily used in aerospace, satellite communications, and space exploration fields. In Brazil, space technology discussions often reference 'dados orbitais' in the context of INPE (Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais) projects. In the USA, this term is standard in NASA, SpaceX, and other aerospace contexts. The term is discipline-specific and not commonly used in everyday conversation.
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