giant.scripts.generate_sample_data.target_orientation¶
- giant.scripts.generate_sample_data.target_orientation(date)[source]¶
Return the a priori knowledge of the orientation of Itokawa with respect to the inertial frame.
Note
This has nothing to do with the actual orientation frame of Itokawa. It is purely for simulation purposes.
- Parameters
date (datetime.datetime) – The data the orientation is desired
- Returns
the rotation from Itokawa to the inertial frame
- Return type