A catalog of atmospheric densities derived for the drag on five balloon satellites is presented. Much of the catalog was based on precisely reduced Baker-Nunn observations and, for that reason, provides much improved time resolution. The effect of direct solar radiation pressure was precisely evaluated, and that of terrestrial radiation pressure was included in every case. The interval covered for each satellite varies between 3.1 and 7.6 years, with the data extending from early 1961 to early 1973.


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    Title :

    A catalog of atmospheric densities from the drag on five balloon satellites


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    Publication date :

    1975-08-29


    Type of media :

    Report


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    No indication


    Language :

    English


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