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Jason-1 Precise Orbit Determination from GPS Tracking: Method, Performance and Calibration of the Lc Phase Center OffsetJason-1, launched on December 7, 2001, is continuing the time series of centimeter level Ocean topography observations as the follow-on to the highly successful TOPEX/POSEIDON (T/P) radar altimeter satellite. The precision orbit determination (POD) is a critical component to meeting the Ocean topography goals of the mission. T/P has demonstrated that the time variation of Ocean topography can be determined with an accuracy of a few centimeters, thanks to the availability of highly accurate orbits based primarily on SLR+DORIS tracking. The Jason-1 mission is intended to continue measurement of the Ocean surface with the same, if not better accuracy.
Document ID
20030025363
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Luthcke, Scott B.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 2002
Subject Category
Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command And Tracking
Meeting Information
Meeting: Jason-1/TOPEX/Poseidon Science Working Team
Location: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States
Start Date: October 21, 2002
End Date: October 23, 2002
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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