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

giant.rotations.Rotation