NAVPAC MESA (Navigation Package Miniature Electrostatic Accelerometer) Data Processing - Mathematical Description
Abstract
The Navigation Package (NAVPAC) is a satellite-borne data collection system consisting of two sensor subsystems: a receiver/data subsystem capable of tracking up to three Navy Navigation Satellites simultaneously and recording Doppler, refraction, and timing information and a miniature electrostatic accelerometer (MESA) capable of measuring accelerations due to atmospheric drag, winds, and orbit adjust thrusts. This report provides a detailed mathematical description of the NAVPAC MESA data processing procedures that include preprocessing low-pass filtering, and orbit determination. Also included is an overview of the hardware operation required for the correct interpretation of the MESA data. Additional keywords: NAVPAC Computer program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA154569
Entities
People
- Everett R. Swift
Organizations
- Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division