Using the Laser for Measuring the Position of Artificial Earth Satellites,

Abstract

Applications of geodetic astronomy and of higher geodesy based on the results of accurate measurements of the position of the satellites are discussed. Properties and inaccuracies of measurements methods using radar and photographic methods for the determination of man-made satellites' position are discussed. Use of a laser improves the accuracy of determination of their position by one order of magnitude. Sample calculations of the energy of the system shows that lasers can be used for those measurements. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 11, 1970
Accession Number
AD0869043

Entities

People

  • Pavel Navara

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronomy
  • Geodesy
  • Geodetic Astronomy
  • Global Navigation Satellite Systems
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Interdisciplinary Science
  • Measurement
  • Navigational Aids
  • Navigational Equipment
  • Satellite Navigation Systems
  • Space Sciences

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites