A Modified Jacchia 1977 Model Atmosphere and Its Application to Orbit Determination

Abstract

This report has been prepared to present a description of the NSWC version of the Jacchia-Bass model atmosphere. Also presented are the results of a study which evaluated the model's performance when used to compute aerodynamic drag accelerations for low altitude earth satellites during orbit improvement processes. Recommendations are made concerning the utilization and implementation of this model atmosphere into orbit determination programs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA157921

Entities

People

  • A. D. Parks

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Drag
  • Altitude
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheres
  • Atmospheric Density
  • Diurnal Variations
  • Drag
  • Heat Energy
  • Low Altitude
  • Low Elevation
  • Radiation
  • Solar Activity
  • Solar Radiation
  • Solar Ultraviolet Radiation
  • Space Systems
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Ultraviolet Radiation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris