calceph_queryorientation(1)

calceph_queryorientation1

Computes the orientation of the target body using the ephemeris files for a julian day tdb

Usage

calceph_queryorientation [juliandate] [target] [file ...]

Overview

calceph_queryorientation displays to the standard output the euler angles of the orientation of the target body for a Julian day TDB using the ephemeris files.

The NAIF identification numbering system is used for the target body. The euler angles are expressed in radians. These quantities are expressed in the ICRF frame.

Examples

calceph_queryorientation 244357.5 1900301 examples/example1.bpc

Display the orientation of the Moon at the julian date 244357.5 TDB using the ephemeris file examples/example1.bpc

Bugs

No known bugs.

Author

Mickael Gastineau ([email protected])

From calceph 4.0.4-2 in Debian 13 (Trixie). Parsed by carta from the page's man source.