INVESTIGATION OF THE EARTH'S GRAVITATIONAL EFFECTS ON THE MOTION OF NEAR EARTH SATELLITES.

Abstract

The accuracy with which the Earth's gravitational field can be defined from an analysis of satellite data is strongly dependent upon the satellite constellation used. The constellation selected must satisfy several criteria. The objective of this study was to produce quantitative information on the effects of the geopotential harmonics on the motion of satellites for a large variety of orbits. These data can then be used to investigate satellite constellations that will yield useful geodetic information. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0696061

Entities

People

  • S. M. Yionoulis

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Constellations
  • Geopotential
  • Gravitational Fields
  • Gravity
  • Harmonics
  • Satellite Constellations
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris
  • Space - Satellites