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)
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