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Calculation from state vectors

can be calculated from longitude of ascending node () and argument of periapsis :

which are derived from orbital state vectors.

Astrodynamics Celestial mechanics

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Longitude of the periapsisLongitude of the periapsis is Calculation from state vectors can be calculated from longitude of ascending node and argument of periapsis : which are derived from orbital state vectors. Astrodynamics Celestial mechanics.