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Optimized solution of Kepler's equation (1972) [pdf]

by quibono on 11/14/24, 3:11 PM with 1 comments

  • by quibono on 11/14/24, 3:11 PM

    This document presents a detailed description of KEPLER, an IBM 360 computer program used for the solution of Kepler’s equation for eccentric anomaly. KEPLER employs a second-order Newton-Raphson differential correction process, and it is faster than previously developed programs by an order of magnitude.