new_pole
Description
Input Files
INIT_LITHOS.TXT - Initialization file which contains the parameter PCK, which defines the planetary constants for a variety of objects (such as Bennu or the Sun). This is required for SPICE function calls.
DATA/ - Directory containing SPICE kernels.
LMRKLIST.TXT - list of landmarks.
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INIT_LITHOS.TXT, DATA/, and LMRKLIST.TXT must be in the working directory.
unlike pole, new_pole does not require POLE.TXT. Instead the user inputs the pole RA, Dec, PM, OEMGA, via standard input.
Using new_pole
- Input the old right ascension (deg), declination (deg), prime meridian (deg), and rate of rotation (deg/day).
enter old RA, DEC, PM, OMEGA 86 -65 89.00000000 2010.48945
- Input the new right ascension (deg), declination (deg), prime meridian (deg), and rate of rotation (deg/day).
enter new RA, DEC, PM, OMEGA
(Compiled by DL)