Analytical short-term orbit predictions with \(J_ 3\) and \(J_ 4\) in terms of KS elements (Q1308747)

Analytical theory for short-term orbit motion of satellite orbits with Earth's zonal harmonics \(J_ 3\) and \(J_ 4\) is developed in terms of KS elements. Due to symmetry in KS element equations, only two of the nine equations are integrated analytically. The series expansions include terms of third power in the eccentricity. Numerical studies with two test cases reveal that orbital elements obtained from the analytical expressions match quite well with numerically integrated values during a revolution.