Abstract Studies performed at ESOC in preparation for the ERS-1 mission are outlined. An analysis has been made of the accuracy to be expected for determination and prediction of the ERS-1 orbit to support the operational requirements, assuming S-band tracking from the Kiruna station. Analysis of SEASAT tracking data is currently underway. The paper attempts some comparisons of the SEASAT orbit determinations with the results of ERS-1 covariance analyses. SEASAT altimetry geophysical data records have been processed and the technique of cross-over analysis applied to reduce the orbit error and generate plots of mean sea surface.


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    Title :

    Orbit determination for altimetry missions


    Contributors:
    Agrotis, L.G. (author) / Dow, J.M. (author) / Lecohier, G. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1986-01-01


    Size :

    6 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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