Geodetic Application of Satellite Data,

Abstract

The Aeronautical Chart and Information Center has used the data obtained from the Geodetic Satellite Program in a number of ways. The investigations are divided into two separate categories which support the development of a World Geodetic System both directly and indirectly. The geometric application has been specific point positioning for the Test Ranges and the densification of geodetic control in South America. The dynamic application has been concerned primarily with determination of an earth gravitational model and tracking station locations from a combination of optical and electronic data supplemented with existing surface gravity anomalies. The status of the various efforts is presented. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0738332

Entities

People

  • Thomas O. Seppelin

Organizations

  • Aeronautical Chart and Information Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Congress
  • Geodetic Satellites
  • Gravity
  • Gravity Anomalies
  • South America
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Stations
  • Tracking Stations
  • Vehicles
  • World Geodetic System

Readers

  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris