Position and Velocity Errors Resulting from Imperfect Estimation of Nearly Circular Satellite Orbits
Abstract
An error analysis is presented for the problem of prediction of position and velocity of a satellite with a nearly circular orbit from initial measurements of position and velocity. Relatively simple expressions are obtained for these errors which should prove useful both for obtaining numerical results and for the physical interpretation of the effect of errors on prediction. The error formulas are in agreement with results obtained earlier by Schweppe using a more general method of analysis.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0428812
Entities
People
- R. Manasse
Organizations
- MITRE Corporation