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% Computes the geocentric magnetic field based on a tilted dipole model.
The output is in geocentric inertial coordinates (ECI). This function includes
the effect of dipole motion on the earth.
Type BDipole for a demonstration of a satellite in a low earth inclined orbit.
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Form:
uDipoleEF = UDipole( jD )
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Inputs
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jD (1,:) Julian days
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Outputs
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uDipole (3,:) Dipole
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Reference: Wertz, J., ed. "Spacecraft Attitude Determination and
Control," Kluwer, 1976, 783-784.
Includes 1995 IGRF coefficients as of Jan. 1999
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SC: BasicOrbit/Period Common: Graphics/Plot2D Common: Time/JD2000
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