plunge
Plunge
https://schema.space/metasat/plunge
Description: In describing the tracking motion of an AZ-EL or ALT-AZ mounted radio telescope, to "plunge" means to exceed 90° in elevation and then to continue tracking as elevation decreases on the other side without swiveling around in azimuth (source)
Example: 183-184 P/W
Synonym(s): None
Concept Segments: Ground Segment
Concept Families: Observation, Communications