RESEARCH IN SURVEYING, MAPPING, AND GEODESY

Abstract

This report presents the methodology and computations for calculating astronomical refraction through an atmosphere of known structure. It gives several examples of the application of this technique using the 1959 ARDC model atmosphere, and compares the results obtained with both the Willis and Pulkovo tables. The report also presents a detailed discussion of the use of doppler tracking systems for geodetic measurements through the medium of a man-made earth satellite. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 03, 1961
Accession Number
AD0265148

Entities

People

  • D.l. Birx
  • J.k. Gleim

Organizations

  • Franklin Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheres
  • Computations
  • Doppler Systems
  • Measurement
  • Refraction

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects