TECHNIQUES FOR MAKING VISUAL OBSERVATIONS OF EARTH SATELLITES

Abstract

This paper describes methods for observing Earth satellites in a quick and simple manner, with binoculars and stop-watch: an accuracy of about 0 times 1 sec in time and 0 times 05 degrees in direction can be achieved. The uses of the observations for orbital determination and other purposes are outlined.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0458325

Entities

People

  • Desmond King-Hele

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Binoculars
  • Clocks
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Elevation
  • Grids
  • Latitude
  • Light Sources
  • Longitude
  • Low Elevation
  • Molecular Mechanics Methods
  • Observation
  • Observers
  • Right Angles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Geodesy

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris