A precise calibration method for range and angle observation has been developed for eliminating the systematic error of tracking systems, thus improving the accuracy of orbit determination for geostationary satellites. The principle of calibration is based on an orbit determination employing a point of optical angle observation in addition to radio tracking observation, in which we estimate observation bias parameters simultaneously with orbital elements, including the effects of geodetic mismodelings. As shown by an actual calibration experiment in our ground station, orbit determinations is sufficiently accurate that the error of predicting satellite range falls within a few meters at four days after the day of orbit determination.
Optical Calibration of Geostationary Satellite Tracking Systems
IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems ; AES-17 , 2 ; 167-172
1981-03-01
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Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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