The spin axis of a rotating satellite can be determined by studying the rate of change of the observed spin rate as a function of the satellite's position in its orbit. The observed spin rate change is largest when the rate of change of the sun-satellite-observer angle is largest. Application of this method is problematic for deep-space objects due to the slow rate of change of this angle, however some ...
Having endured an economic downturn and impending budget cuts, should the United States Marine Corps (USMC) continue to lease the majority of its Alternative-fuel Vehicles (AFVs) from the General Services Administration (GSA) or should it consider purchasing AFVs as a viable option? This thesis will examine what, if any, benefits there are for the USMC to either purchase or lease AFVs. More specifically, it will attempt to determine what the ...
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