... This section describes the remaining GnomeCanvasItem methods, including event , point , bounds , realize , unrealize , map , and unmap . ... Here is the point method for GnomeCanvasRect : . static double gnome_ canvas _rect_ point ( GnomeCanvasItem * item , double x, double y, int cx, int cy, GnomeCanvasItem **actual_ item ) { GnomeCanvasRE *re; double x1, y1, x2, y2; double hwidth ; double dx, dy; double tmp; re = GNOME_ CANVAS _RE ( item ); *actual_ item = ...

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For vi , a line is the string of characters between two <RETURN> characters. Although vi will automatically wrap the text onto a new line when it reaches the right-hand side of the screen, it does not insert a <RETURN> character. ... Adding a <RETURN> at the end of every line ensures that the appearance of the text on your screen corresponds to vi 's understanding of how text is structured. Setting the wrapmargin option automatically inserts a <RETURN> character whenever vi wraps text. ...

... In the median ; function of IDL, the higher of the two values is returned. ... Felix Stoehr, [ST-ECF] xxx = xx(sort(xx)) n = n_elements(xxx) if ((n mod 2) eq 0) then begin return , 0.5 * (max([0,xxx(n/2-1)])+xxx(n/2)) endif else begin return , xxx((n-1)/2) endelse end ;----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ; ;***************************************************************************************** function DER_SNR , ...

Origin and Dynamic Evolution of Meteor Complexes in the Problem of Asteroid-Comet Hazard . ... The life cycle of a comet and its meteoroid complex from discovery to its last return with no time gap is reconstructed using computer technology. Simulation results of comeraty nucleus disintegration, meteoroid complex and its position in the near solar space with consideration for Keplerian and disturbed motion are analyzed and compared with observational data. ...

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... ISC Kosmotras . ... Cluster Launch of Dnepr LV 22 August 2013 KOMPSAT-5 Launch 21 November 2013. ... Being the 8th commercial launch for Dnepr, this is also its first 'return to flight' mission since the failure encountered on July 27, 2006 during liftoff from Baikonur. In parallel with the successful completion of its first launch campaign in 2007, ISC Kosmotras continues preparations for the next two Dnepr launch missions scheduled to fly from Baikonur and Yasny launch bases. ... Dnepr Program . ...

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... Just one: a very stringent requirement on the relative positions of Earth and Mars at the time of launch. ... Suppose the spacecraft which has landed on Mars is a robot , which collects a sample and immediately takes off again for its return trip. ... Since Earth and Mars constantly change their relative position, it stands to reason that if we sufficiently delay the return trip, Earth will move from position (2) relative to Mars to position (3), at which time the return trip can begin. ...

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