Satellite-to-Satellite Tracking Study for the Global Positioning System (Rotating-Y Configuration).

Abstract

A global satellite positioning system is evaluated. The methods and techniques involved in satellite-to-satellite tracking to determine orbital accuracies are described, and results of these accuracies are presented. The positional accuracy of ground users relative to the global satellite positioning system orbits in real-time and near-real-time modes is made using simulated data.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA002626

Entities

People

  • Edmundo Simental

Organizations

  • Geospatial Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Navigational Aids
  • Navigational Equipment
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris