McDowell line en · NOUN
Etymology
Proposed by astrophysicist Jonathan C. McDowell in 2018; when analyzing orbiting satellites to determine the perigee altitude at which one can successfully orbit twice or more on a highly elliptical orbit.
Meanings
- The altitude of periapsis at which atmospheric drag will prevent an object from successfully orbiting.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDowell Limit | alternative | lexicographic | |
| McDowell Line | alternative | lexicographic | |
| McDowell limit | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Kármán line · Karman limit · Kármán limit · Karman line