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nodal increment
The difference in degrees longitude between successive ascending nodes of a satellite in polar orbit. It is the amount of turning of the earth under the satellite, measured in degrees longitude, that takes place during one nodal period.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Weather
- Category: Meteorology
- Company: AMS
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