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 Satellite to Satellite Tracking data a GEOS-C orbit whose altitude error averages about 1 meter. The usefulness of this data type for geopotential recovery is also indicated.


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    Title :

    GEOS-C orbit determination with Satellite to Satellite Tracking


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    Publication date :

    1975-09-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English