A Derivation of Relativistic Effects in Satellite Tracking.

Abstract

Starting with the Schwarzschild solution to Einstein's field equations, the equations for relativistic corrections to satellite tracking are derived. Included are corrections for range from satellite to earth station, range from satellite to satellite, and Doppler range difference from satellite to earth station. In addition, the classical and relativistic Doppler effects are derived in the appendixes. Keywords include: Satellite tracking, Relativistic effects, Doppler effects, Global Positioning System (GPS), and Gravitation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA154620

Entities

People

  • L. R. Gibson

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Doppler Effect
  • Equations
  • Frequency
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Observatories
  • Observers
  • Orbits
  • Physics
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Satellite Orbits
  • Security
  • Space Flight
  • Standards
  • Time Intervals
  • Transmitters

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Quantum spin resonance or Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris