The Orbit Determination of SOLRAD 11.

Abstract

The orbit determination scheme used for the Navy's SOLRAD HI satellite is discussed in detail. A standard batch and sequential orbit determination method is described. Each program used in the data reduction scheme is discussed and a guide to its operation is presented. Results from the early portion of the mission are included. These include the initial raw ranges and resulting orbits. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA060743

Entities

People

  • Robert R. Dasenbrock

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Computational Chemistry Methods
  • Computational Science
  • Computers
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Data Reduction
  • Elevation
  • Measurement
  • Molecular Dynamics
  • Numerical Integration
  • Orbital Elements
  • Orbits
  • Solar Radiation
  • Spacecraft
  • Tank Guns
  • Three Dimensional
  • Transfer Orbits

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Applied Combinatorial Optimization and Logic Circuit Design.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris
  • Space - Satellites