Orbit number
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007724
A sequential identifier assigned to each complete revolution of a satellite around a celestial body, typically Earth. This number is used to track the satellite's position and to organize the data collected during each pass. It is a fundamental parameter in satellite mission planning and data archiving.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-007724 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
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