Generalization of a method by Mossotti for initial orbit determination

Here we revisit an initial orbit determination method introduced by O. F. Mossotti employing four geocentric sky-plane observations and a linear equation to compute the angular momentum of observed body. We then extend topocentric observations, yielding quadratic for momentum. The performance two versions are compared through numerical tests with synthetic asteroid data using different time intervals between consecutive astrometric errors. also show comparison test Gauss's simulated expected cadence VRO-LSST telescope.