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Non-dynamic decimeter tracking of earth satellites using the Global Positioning SystemA technique is described for employing the Global Positioning System (GPS) to determine the position of a low earth orbiter with decimeter accuracy without the need for user dynamic models. A differential observing strategy is used requiring a GPS receiver on the user vehicle and a network of six ground receivers. The technique uses the continuous record of position change obtained from GPS carrier phase to smooth position measurements made with pseudo-range. The result is a computationally efficient technique that can deliver decimeter accuracy down to the lowest altitude orbits.
Document ID
19860035121
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Yunck, T. P.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Wu, S. C.
(California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1986
Subject Category
Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command And Tracking
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 86-0404
Accession Number
86A19859
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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