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The short period luni-solar theory of Kozai is generalized for arbitrary obliquity of the ecliptic and inclination of the moon's orbit to the ecliptic. Analytic first order lunar perturbations to the elements are derived. The theory is illustrated by an application to the communication satellite Intelsat 3F3.
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Fisher, D. Analytic short period lunar and solar perturbations of artificial satellites. Celestial Mechanics 6, 447–467 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01227758
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01227758