Naval Weapons Laboratory Precision Ephemeris.

Abstract

For several years the Naval Weapons Laboratory has computed precise satellite ephemerides. he ephemerides, computed for Navy navigation satellites which are accurate to about 5 meters, are widely used for radar calibration and in determining positions of observing stations. The report summarizes computational procedures, coordinate frames, output forms and output formats pertinent to the ephemerides which are produced. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0753807

Entities

People

  • Ted Sims

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Calibration
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Ephemerides
  • Navigation
  • Navigation Satellites
  • Precision
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Approximation Theory.
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris