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Angle of inclination
This figure show the angle of inclination between the equatorial
plane and the orbital plane.
A satellite orbiting in any plane not identical with the equatorial
plane is in an INCLINED ORBIT.
The inclination of the orbit determines the area covered by the path
of the satellite.
The greater of inclination, the greater amount of surface area
covered by the satellite.
Figure 1.16: Angle of inclination
Tutorial 1g
Draw the earth coverage area / footprint vs
inclination with a suitable diagram
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