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Orbital frame of reference: a frame of reference with its origin on the orbit and x-axis pointing towards the velocity vector and z-axis towards the center of mass of the earth. the y-axis completes the right-handed system.

While I know what frames of reference are and about the different types of frames of reference, I've hit a block. I cantcan't seem to figure out the purpose of an orbital frame.

While I know what frames of reference are and about the different types of frames of reference, I've hit a block. I cant seem to figure out the purpose of an orbital frame.

Orbital frame of reference: a frame of reference with its origin on the orbit and x-axis pointing towards the velocity vector and z-axis towards the center of mass of the earth. the y-axis completes the right-handed system.

While I know what frames of reference are and about the different types of frames of reference, I've hit a block. I can't seem to figure out the purpose of an orbital frame.

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What is the purpose of orbital frame of reference for a satellite orbiting the earth?

While I know what frames of reference are and about the different types of frames of reference, I've hit a block. I cant seem to figure out the purpose of an orbital frame.