Atmospheric Density Variations in the Southern Hemisphere at Low Satellite Altitudes.

Abstract

Accurate density measurements are required to develop predictive atmospheric models. Of particular concern is the altitude region below 250 km. Few measurements are presently available in this region and data are urgently required by the Air Force for accurate ephemeris, trajectory, and reentry predictions. Profiles of neutral atmospheric density obtained at low satellite altitudes in the southern hemisphere during geomagnetically quiet conditions are described in this report.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 05, 1975
Accession Number
ADA014776

Entities

People

  • D. Delorey
  • F. A. Marcos
  • K. S. W. Champion
  • R. E. Mcinerney

Organizations

  • Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Altitude
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheric Density
  • Ephemerides
  • Hemispheres
  • Measurement
  • Orbits
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Trajectories

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science
  • Physics

Readers

  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris