Geometrical considerations are presented for analyzing use of the stellar occultation technique on long-duration earth atmosphere monitoring missions. Simulated mission data are presented for three representative orbits. Bright near-IR stars are used as examples of how extensive global longitude-latitude coverage can be obtained by performing occultation measurements on several stars during the course of a 1-year mission. A brief comparison is made with similar missions using the sun as a light source.


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    Title :

    The geometry of stellar occultation measurements on long-duration atmospheric monitoring missions


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    Conference:

    American Astronautical Society and American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Astrodynamics Specialist Conference ; 1979 ; Provincetown, MA


    Publication date :

    1979-06-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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