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Term: ENP
Definition:

ENP (also called PEN) - The P vectorcomponent points northward, perpendicular to orbit plane which for a zerodegree inclination orbit is parallel to Earth's spin axis. The E vectorcomponent is perpendicular to P and N and points earthward. The N componentis perpendicular to P and E and is positive eastward.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
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