Orbit Computation Procedures for NAVSTAR Geodetic Positioning System Satellites for SATRACK Application

Abstract

Procedures required to provide precise ephimerides for Geodetic Positioning System (GPS) satellites are described. The ephimerides predicted will be used as source data for the determination of one's precise position in three dimensions to 10 m accuracy anywhere in the world. Signals from these satellites will also be used to determine the trajectory of fleet ballistic missiles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA046021

Entities

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Processing
  • Ephemerides
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Fleet Ballistic Missiles
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Navigation
  • Radiation
  • Satellite Orbits
  • Solar Radiation
  • Standards

Readers

  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris