SunSyncInclination:

Path: Orbit/OrbitMechanics

% Compute the sun-synchronous inclination for an orbit.
 All parameters beyond semi-major axis are optional.
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   Form:
   [iSync,WDot] = SunSyncInclination( a, e, j2, mu, R )
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   Inputs
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   a              (1,1)  Semi major axis
   e              (1,1)  Eccentricity (Default: 0)
   j2             (1,1)  J2 term
   mu             (1,1)  Gravitational parameter
   R              (1,1)  Planet radius

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   Outputs
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   iSync          (1,1)  Synchronous inclination (rad)
   WDot           (1,1)  Orbit plane precession (rad/s)

 See also J2OrbitEffects.
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 Reference: Wiesel, W. E. (1989.) Spaceflight Dynamics. pp. 86-88.
            Vallado, 2nd Edition, p. 782-784
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