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NASA ground-based and space-based laser ranging systemsThe development of NASA laser ranging systems is discussed with reference to applications such as orbit determination, gravity-field studies, and analyses of polar motion, earth tides, and tectonic plate motion. Several laser ranging designs are described noting the first satellite laser ranging experiment, the Moblas II and III systems, and the laser ranging satellites presently in orbit. Primary error sources are identified as atmospheric delay, optical signal-to-noise ratios, the electron multiplier, time-interval measurements, and target noise. Plans for Shuttle-based laser ranging systems are reviewed noting simulation studies of 12-day Shuttle missions.
Document ID
19790031928
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Fitzmaurice, M. W.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, Md., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1977
Subject Category
Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command And Tracking
Meeting Information
Meeting: Effective utilization of optics in radar systems; Symposium
Location: Huntsville, AL
Start Date: September 27, 1977
End Date: September 29, 1977
Accession Number
79A15941
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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