A paper from the Journal of Physics Teaching Online that describes an Easy Java Simulation (EJS) model that helps students visualize geostationary orbits near Earth. The simplified physics model is described and simulated using simple constant angular velocity equation. Four computer model design ideas such as
1) simple and realistic 3D view and associated learning to real world, 2) comparative visualization of permanent geostationary satellite 3) examples of non-geostationary orbits of different 3-1) rotation sense, 3-2) periods, 3-3) planes and 4) incorrect physics model for conceptual discourse are discussed.
L. Wee, Geostationary Earth Orbit Satellite Model using Easy Java Simulation, J. Phys. Teach. Online 48 (1), 6 (2012), <https://arxiv.org/abs/1212.3863>.
Wee, L. (2012). Geostationary Earth Orbit Satellite Model using Easy Java Simulation. J. Phys. Teach. Online, 48(1), 6. Retrieved November 5, 2024, from https://arxiv.org/abs/1212.3863
%0 Journal Article %A Wee, Loo Kang %D 2012 %T Geostationary Earth Orbit Satellite Model using Easy Java Simulation %J J. Phys. Teach. Online %V 48 %N 1 %P 6 %U https://arxiv.org/abs/1212.3863
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