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% Launch azimuth to achieve a desired orbit inclination.
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Form:
az = AZLaunch( i, lat )
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Inputs
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i (1,:) Desired inclination (deg)
lat Latitude (deg)
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Outputs
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az Launch azimuth (deg)
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References: Wiesel, W. E., Spaceflight Dynamics, McGraw-Hill, 1988,
pp. 76-77.
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Common: Graphics/Plot2D
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