The consideration of short-arc and long-arc tracking error budgets can begin with a look at the overall error problem. A typical error breakdown for the GEOS-C altimeter is indicated in Table I. Quantities associated with factors other than the orbit errors have an rms value of approximately 3 meters. This leaves 4 meters or so which can be assigned to the calibration process if the 5 meter rms overall accuracy goal is to be met. Allowing 1 or 2 meters for uncertainties associated with the geoid means that the uncertainties associated with the orbit determination process should contribute no more than about 3.5 meters. (Author)
Satellite Altitude Determination Uncertainties
1972
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