title: Effects of Solar Radiation Pressure on Earth Satellite Orbits.
abstract: Calculations show that, at a mean altitude of 1000 miles, radiation pressure can displace the orbit of the 100-foot Echo balloon at rates up to 3.7 miles per day, the orbit of the 12-foot Beacon satellite at 0.7 mile per day. For certain resonant conditions this effect accumulates, drastically affecting the satellite's lifetime.
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Parkinson
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: I I
authors.initials: II
authors.lastname: Shapiro