Comparison of C-Band Radar and Doppler Geoceiver Accuracies in Orbit Determination.

Abstract

A study is made herein of the relative consistency of C-band and Doppler station navigations with respect to a Doppler-derived orbit. The procedure, results, error analyses, and accuracy criteria are included. It is concluded that C-band radar tracking data are not an adequate substitute for Doppler geoceiver data in computing orbits of satellites when precise altitudes are required for satellite altimeter applications. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA073877

Entities

People

  • Carol G. Branch

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aeronautics
  • Altimeters
  • Altitude
  • Artificial Satellites
  • C Band
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Processing
  • Data Science
  • Elevation
  • Errors
  • Information Science
  • Maryland
  • Measurement
  • Navigation
  • Orbits
  • United States

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris