An S-band tracking system employing one way Doppler applicable to the tracking and data relay system (TDRS) was evaluated. This evaluation is limited to the measurement system parameters. The analysis assumes state-of-the-art components such as spacecraft oscillator long term stability of one part in 10 to the 8th power and ground station oscillator stability of one part in 10 to the 11th power. Signal characteristics comparable with the present ranging systems are utilized in the analysis. Predicated upon measurement system parameters, position uncertainties for the low orbiting spacecraft vary from 5 meters to 2 kilometers along track, 4 meters to 1 kilometer cross track, and 1 meter to 180 meters radially depending upon the tracking geometry and the high satellite position and velocity error assumptions.


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    Title :

    A one way Doppler tracking system for satellite to satellite tracking


    Contributors:
    Bryan, J. W. (author) / Lynn, J. J. (author)

    Publication date :

    1973-10-01


    Type of media :

    Preprint


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



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