Wind Estimates near 150 km from the Variation in Inclination of Low-Perigee Satellite Orbits.

Abstract

Precise orbit determination of five Air Force low-altitude satellites are used to estimate winds near 150 km variations in the satellite orbital inclinations. Zonal winds determined by this method range from 25 to 200 m/sec during quiet to moderately disturbed geomagnetic conditions, to winds on the order of 300 to 600 m/sec during active geomagnetic conditions. Comparisons are made with other wind data and appropriate theories. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 21, 1973
Accession Number
AD0766422

Entities

People

  • Jeffrey M. Forbes

Organizations

  • Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Altitude
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Elevation
  • Low Altitude
  • Orbital Inclination
  • Orbits
  • Satellite Orbits

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris