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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
orbital parametersorbital elementstelemetry datapositional datatrajectory data

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dados orbitais
Standard term used in academic and technical contexts
São Paulo
dados orbitais / informações orbitais
Both terms are commonly used in aerospace and technology sectors
Portugal
dados orbitais
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard in European space agencies
General USA
orbit data / orbital data
Both forms are acceptable; 'orbital data' is slightly more technical

Related Words

orbital mechanicssatellite trackingephemeristrajectoryapogeeperigeeorbital velocityground station

Related Idioms & Phrases

track orbit data
transmit orbit data
analyze orbit data
real-time orbit data
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