ATMOSPHERIC DENSITY DETERMINATION FROM SATELLITE OBSERVATIONS.
Abstract
The atmospheric density at perigee height is computed from satellite observations by the following procedure: (1) obtain accurate orbital elements from a differential orbit correction procedure, (2) fit each element as a function of time, (3) analyze thee residuals in mean anomally, (4) compute the rate of change of the anomalistic period, (5) derive the density by integrating Sterne's formula considering a Jacchia's model atmosphere. The data processing technique is given more emphasis than the analytical formulation in this attempt at an automatic procedure for the computation of atmospheric density. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0606698
Entities
People
- J. P. Rossoni
- P. Sconzo
- R. J. Greenfield
Organizations
- International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)