Galileo orbit determination from launch through the first earth flybyThe data types used in the Galileo orbit determination process and the primary effects on the spacecraft for the first two trajectory legs of the mission are discussed. These types are: two-way coherent Doppler, two-way range, and delta differential one-way range. Attention is given to four primary nongravitational accelerations that affect the Galileo spacecraft: Delta(V) from TCMs, the Delta(V) from attitude updates, the Delta(V) from thruster maintenance events, and solar radiation pressure.
Document ID
19920056929
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Pollmeier, V. M. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Kallemeyn, P. H. (JPL Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Subject Category
Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command And Tracking
Meeting Information
Meeting: Annual Meeting of the Institute of Navigation
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Country: United States
Start Date: June 10, 1991
End Date: June 12, 1991
Sponsors: Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc., Texas Instruments, Inc., Northrop Corp.