METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING RADAR STATION LOCATIONS IN RELATION TO SATELLITE TRACKING,

Abstract

Two methods were derived to aid in optimizing satellite tracking station locations. They are: Method I - Determines the precentage of time a satellite is within range of a ground tracking station. Method II - Determines the number of satellite sightings made per day by a ground tracking station. Both of these methods can be expanded to determine the locations of stations for best over-all coverage if the frequency distribution of future satellite orbit inclinations is known. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 07, 1963
Accession Number
AD0422671

Entities

People

  • A. S. Mager

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Frequency
  • Orbits
  • Radar Stations
  • Satellite Orbits
  • Stations
  • Tracking Stations

Readers

  • Operations Research
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites
  • Space - Space Objects