RECENT PROGRESS IN SATELLITE GEODESY.
Abstract
Satellites continue to be prolific sources of geodetic information. This paper presents a brief review of the types of satellite data that have been extensively used for geodetic determinations and basic approaches to inferring geodetic parameters from the data. In particular, the author's use of range rate (radio doppler) to determine values for the non-zonal coefficients of the geopotential is outlined and the latest values through eighth order and degree are given. The most recent activity in the use of satellite data is to determine coefficients of the geopotential for degree and order of 13 and 14 through the effects of near resonance between the satellite motion and these components of the geopotential. Preliminary values are given for degree and order 13. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0462616
Entities
People
- W. H. Guier
Organizations
- Johns Hopkins University