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Satellite height determination using satellite-to-satellite tracking and ground laser systemsAn attempt was made to use GEOS-C spacecraft height, as measured by the onboard radar altimeter, for an improved determination of the earth's gravitational field and for the determination of the variation of the physical surface of the oceans. Two tracking system approaches to accurately determine the spacecraft height (orbit) are described and their results stated. These are satellite-to-satellite tracking (SST) and ground-laser tracking (GLT). Height variations can be observed in the dm-regions using SST and in the m-region using present GLT.
Document ID
19730006648
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Vonbun, F. O.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: NOAA Sea Surface Topography from Space, Vol. 1
Subject Category
Space Sciences
Accession Number
73N15375
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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