This report studies the feasibility of employing satellite to satellite tracking in lieu of ground based tracking to satisfy the orbit determination requirements of the GEOS-C mission. It is shown that with proper estimation procedures it is possible to obtain from S.S.T. data a GEOS-C orbit whose altitude error averages about 1 meter. The usefulness of this data type for geopotential recovery is also indicated.
GEOS-C orbit determination with satellite to satellite tracking
Astrodynamics Specialist Conference ; 1975 ; Nassau, Bahamas
1975-07-01
Conference paper
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English