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A Geostationary Earth Orbit Satellite Model Using Easy Java Simulation

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Title: A Geostationary Earth Orbit Satellite Model Using Easy Java Simulation
Language: English
Authors: Wee, Loo Kang, Goh, Giam Hwee
Source: Physics Education. Jan 2013 48(1):72-79.
Availability: Institute of Physics Publishing. The Public Ledger Building Suite 929, 150 South Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 215-627-0880; Fax: 215-627-0879; e-mail: info@ioppubusa.com; Web site: http://journals.iop.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2013
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Physics, Computers, Earth Science, Satellites (Aerospace), Simulation, Models, Motion, Feedback (Response), Foreign Countries
Geographic Terms: Singapore
DOI: 10.1088/0031-9120/48/1/72
ISSN: 0031-9120
Abstract: We develop an Easy Java Simulation (EJS) model for students to visualize geostationary orbits near Earth, modelled using a Java 3D implementation of the EJS 3D library. The simplified physics model is described and simulated using a simple constant angular velocity equation. We discuss four computer model design ideas: (1) a simple and realistic 3D view and associated learning in the real world; (2) comparative visualization of permanent geostationary satellites; (3) examples of non-geostationary orbits of different rotation senses, periods and planes; and (4) an incorrect physics model for conceptual discourse. General feedback from the students has been relatively positive, and we hope teachers will find the computer model useful in their own classes. (Contains 11 figures and 4 footnotes.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 17
Entry Date: 2013
Accession Number: EJ1008063
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:We develop an Easy Java Simulation (EJS) model for students to visualize geostationary orbits near Earth, modelled using a Java 3D implementation of the EJS 3D library. The simplified physics model is described and simulated using a simple constant angular velocity equation. We discuss four computer model design ideas: (1) a simple and realistic 3D view and associated learning in the real world; (2) comparative visualization of permanent geostationary satellites; (3) examples of non-geostationary orbits of different rotation senses, periods and planes; and (4) an incorrect physics model for conceptual discourse. General feedback from the students has been relatively positive, and we hope teachers will find the computer model useful in their own classes. (Contains 11 figures and 4 footnotes.)
ISSN:0031-9120
DOI:10.1088/0031-9120/48/1/72