orbital data
[/ˈɔːrbɪtəl ˈdeɪtə/]
nounpl: orbital data (invariant) / multiple sets of orbital data
dados orbitais
1. Information about the position, velocity, and trajectory of a celestial body or spacecraft in orbit
The orbital data of the satellite showed it was in a stable geosynchronous orbit.
Os dados orbitais do satélite mostraram que ele estava em uma órbita geossíncrona estável.
2. Technical parameters used to determine and predict the future path of an orbiting object
Scientists collected orbital data to track the asteroid's trajectory toward Earth.
Os cientistas coletaram dados orbitais para rastrear a trajetória do asteroide em direção à Terra.
3. Mathematical elements describing an orbit, including semi-major axis, eccentricity, and inclination
The orbital data elements are essential for spacecraft navigation and collision avoidance.
Os elementos de dados orbitais são essenciais para navegação de espaçonaves e prevenção de colisões.
This term is primarily used in scientific, aerospace, and astronomical contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is particularly relevant in Brazil due to the country's growing space program (INPE - Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais) and its participation in international space missions.
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