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| author | Wee, Loo Kang Goh, Giam Hwee |
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| contents | A Geostationary Earth Orbit Satellite Model Using Easy Java Simulation Wee, Loo Kang Goh, Giam Hwee Physics Computers Earth Science Satellites (Aerospace) Simulation Models Motion Feedback (Response) Foreign Countries We develop an Easy Java Simulation (EJS) model for students to visualize geostationary orbits near Earth, modelled using a Java 3D implementation of the EJS 3D library. The simplified physics model is described and simulated using a simple constant angular velocity equation. We discuss four computer model design ideas: (1) a simple and realistic 3D view and associated learning in the real world; (2) comparative visualization of permanent geostationary satellites; (3) examples of non-geostationary orbits of different rotation senses, periods and planes; and (4) an incorrect physics model for conceptual discourse. General feedback from the students has been relatively positive, and we hope teachers will find the computer model useful in their own classes. (Contains 11 figures and 4 footnotes.) |
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| spellingShingle | A Geostationary Earth Orbit Satellite Model Using Easy Java Simulation Wee, Loo Kang Goh, Giam Hwee Physics Computers Earth Science Satellites (Aerospace) Simulation Models Motion Feedback (Response) Foreign Countries A Geostationary Earth Orbit Satellite Model Using Easy Java Simulation Wee, Loo Kang Goh, Giam Hwee Physics Computers Earth Science Satellites (Aerospace) Simulation Models Motion Feedback (Response) Foreign Countries We develop an Easy Java Simulation (EJS) model for students to visualize geostationary orbits near Earth, modelled using a Java 3D implementation of the EJS 3D library. The simplified physics model is described and simulated using a simple constant angular velocity equation. We discuss four computer model design ideas: (1) a simple and realistic 3D view and associated learning in the real world; (2) comparative visualization of permanent geostationary satellites; (3) examples of non-geostationary orbits of different rotation senses, periods and planes; and (4) an incorrect physics model for conceptual discourse. General feedback from the students has been relatively positive, and we hope teachers will find the computer model useful in their own classes. (Contains 11 figures and 4 footnotes.) |
| title | A Geostationary Earth Orbit Satellite Model Using Easy Java Simulation |
| topic | Physics Computers Earth Science Satellites (Aerospace) Simulation Models Motion Feedback (Response) Foreign Countries |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1008063 |