Precise orbits have been computed for the Swarm satellites using more than one year of GPS data. * Independent laser validation shows a 2cm accuracy for reduced-dynamic orbits. * Kinematic orbits have 4cm accuracy, with larger errors over areas affected by ionospheric scintillations.


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    Title :

    Precise science orbits for the Swarm satellite constellation



    Published in:

    Publication date :

    2015




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English



    Classification :

    BKL:    55.60 Raumfahrttechnik / 50.93 / 55.60 / 50.93 Weltraumforschung



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