Intercomparison of satellite laser ranging accuracy of three NASA stations through collocationThe accuracy of laser ranging has been evaluated through comparisons of simultaneous LAGEOS satellite-borne laser ranging data received at three NASA tracking stations in support of the Crustal Dynamics project. Single-shot satellite ranging precisions of 8, 14, and 30 mm have been demonstrated at the three ground stations, with a stability better than 3 mm. The data-processing software used were POLYQUICK and GEODYN; a consistent degree of agreement between the three stations of less than 1 cm is obtained.
Document ID
19890028482
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Varghese, T. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Husson, V. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Wetzel, S. (Bendix Field Engineering Corp. Allied Bendix Aerospace, Seabrook, MD, United States)
Degnan, J. J. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Zagwodzki, T. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command And Tracking