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Answers to Worksheet 7.2

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1.  What is the descending node for orbit 19?  14.90° E

2.  Does the shuttle pass over Algeria during orbit 19?  Yes.
If not, is there a possibility it could during another orbit?  Why or why not?

3.  Does the shuttle pass over Norway during orbit 19?  No.
If not, is there a possibility it could during another orbit?  Why or why not?  No. Norway lies north of 58°N and the highest latitude the shuttle flies over is 51.6° N.

4.  Does the shuttle pass over Brazil during orbit 19?  No
If not, is there a possibility it could during another orbit?  Why or why not?  Yes, it could because Brazil lies between 51.6° N and 51.6° S.

5.  The shuttle passes over Newfoundland and Algeria in orbit 19.  Which place does it pass over first?  Newfoundland, because the shuttle files from West to East and Nigeria is East of Newfoundland.

6.  What is the longitude of day for orbit 19?  74° W

7.  What is the longitude of night for orbit 19?  143° E

8.  Can the camera take a picture of the Congo River during this orbit? (Is it in daylight?)  Yes, it is under the daylight portion of the groundtrack.

9.  Can the camera take a picture of the Great Salt Lake in Utah during this orbit? (Is it in daylight?) No, it is not under the daylight portion of the groundtrack.

10.  Identify two more locations the camera can take pictures of during this orbit.

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