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implement conversion function for LLA to ECI state vector #7

Closed capsulecorplab closed 1 year ago

capsulecorplab commented 2 years ago

In order to use the Vinti6 orbit propagator, GPS data (latitude, longitude, & altitude) need to be converted to ECI state vector.

capsulecorplab commented 2 years ago

blocked on #6

capsulecorplab commented 2 years ago

@G5STER Will this require converting Gregorian time to J2000?

G5STER commented 2 years ago

@capsulecorplab Yes, but it is handled through the SOFA library. All we need is the UTC time and we should be good to go