Doppler shift
One-way fd = f0 vr/c, two-way 2 fd, and range-rate error from a clock offset.
SIDUS educational calculator. Category satellite. Tags: operations, RF, satellite. Pure SI. Not flight software.
Formula
fd = f0 vr / c fd2 = 2 fd
One-way and two-way Doppler
Primary sources
- Fundamentals of Astrodynamics and Applications (David A. Vallado): Standard reference for two-body, Lambert, maneuvers, and J2. Equations implemented independently in SIDUS.
- Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students (Howard D. Curtis): Textbook derivations for Hohmann, vis-viva, rocket equation, elements.
- Radiometric Tracking Techniques for Deep-Space Navigation (NASA / JPL DESCANSO (Thornton, Border)): DSN two-way range, Doppler, and clock-to-range-rate. Educational SI, not a tracking system.
How do AI agents use this tool?
Read /llms.txt or call https://sidus.tools/api/mcp. Open the interactive page for live SI inputs.