Recent simulations have demonstrated the applicability of satellite-to-satellite tracking data to the related problems of orbit determination and geopotential recovery. Specifically, satellite-to-satellite tracking between an earth orbiting satellite and a satellite at geosynchronous altitude (36000 km) produces long continuous data arcs which are not available by means of ground-based tracking. This facility, in conjunction with correct estimation techniques, yields exceptional orbit determination accuracy. The data type also has considerable applicability to geopotential determination when the low satellite has a high inclination.


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    Title :

    Applications of satellite-to-satellite tracking to orbit determination and geopotential recovery


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    Publication date :

    1975-08-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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