ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS DIVISION PRECISION ORBIT DETERMINATION PROGRAM

Abstract

The report under covers certain technical and mathematical considerations which are germane to the accuracy of ESPOD. Particular emphasis is given to numerical integration process, the calculation of the vernal equinox, and the interpretation of the earth potential model.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1964
Accession Number
AD0607053

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Circular Orbits
  • Classification
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Longitude
  • Orbits
  • Polar Orbits
  • Security
  • Space Sciences
  • Space Systems
  • Uncertainty
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris