Application of Inversion Theory to New Satellite Systems for Determination of the Gravity Field.

Abstract

Inversion theory is applied to artificial satellite systems to determine variations in the gravity field and sea level. The resolution matrix is the principal new tool used to indicate discrimination of parameters. The main conclusion is that features of the gravity field resolvable by satellite-to-satellite tracking will not have a horizontal extent much less than the satellite attitude. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 1978
Accession Number
ADA057188

Entities

People

  • D. D. Jackson
  • G. Cherubini
  • N. Burkhard
  • W. M. Kaula

Organizations

  • University of California, Los Angeles

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Discrimination
  • Inversion
  • Satellite Orientation
  • Sea Level
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects