time_conversion#
Conversions and computation on date and time.
This module provide a variety of functions to convert time and date from Julian Dates and calendar dates. Conversion between different time scales are also possible. Different helpers are also included to ease the most common operation on dates and times.
Notes#
Unless specified otherwise, the time used in Tudatpy is in seconds since J2000, the 1st of January 2000.
References#
Chapter 2 of: Kaplan, G. United States Naval Observatory Circular No. 179, The IAU Resolutions on Astronomical Reference Systems, Time Scales, and Earth Rotation Models.
This document can be accessed at the following link: https://www.usno.navy.mil/USNO/astronomical-applications/publications/Circular_179.pdf/view