ASTRODYNAMIC CONSTANTS ANALYSIS.
Abstract
In the field of astrodynamics the numerical values of various physical constants are required with the greatest precision possible. The report explains that generally the most desirable units for astrodynamical work are different from those used in the laboratory and rely heavily on astronomical observations. Furthermore, there is much interdependency among them complicated by accidental and unknown systematic errors. By employing statistical methods the accidental errors are reduced and the use of metastatistics reduces the effects of the unknown systematic errors. These techniques are applied to presently available data to establish the best values of various gravitational, geodetic and related constants. The report also recognizes the fact that none of the constants are definitive, but subject to further improvement in the future. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 31, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0630642
Entities
People
- Samuel Herrick
Organizations
- Lockheed Martin