Topex/Poseidon, a dedicated altimetry mission that introduces major advances in measurement accuracy using state of the art dual frequency radar altimeters is described. A radiometer for correction of the altimeter measurements, and high accuracy satellite orbit determination systems, is presented. The functions and the architecture of the proposed ground data system at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (U.S.) to support the mission are described.
Topex Ground Data System
1990
6 pages
Report
No indication
English
Space Launch Vehicles & Support Equipment , Ground based control , Poseidon satellite , Radio altimeters , Satellite altimetry , Topex , Communication networks , Remote control , Telemetry , French space program , Nasa space programs , Oceanography , Radiometric correction , Satellite orbits , Topography
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