OPTICAL OBSERVATIONS OF ARTIFICIAL EARTHSATELLITES,

Abstract

This paper deals with the optical methods of determining and timing positions of artificial earth-satellites in space, by observation from the surface of the earth. Precise positions of an artificial satellite are essential for the calcula tion of its orbit, and on the basis of such data, it is possible to derive important information on the physical properties of the upper strata of the terrestrial atmosphere. With sufficiently precise orbital parameters it is possible to find the distribution of densities in the upper strata of the terrestrial atmosphere. It is also possible to investigate tidal effects in the high atmospheric strata.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1958
Accession Number
AD0605628

Entities

People

  • I. S. Shklovskii
  • P. V. Shcheglov

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheres
  • Observation
  • Physical Properties
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft

Readers

  • Regression Analysis.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris