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A Comparison of TOPEX/Poseidon TDRESS-based Operational Orbit Determination Results with the Precision Orbit EphemerisSince its' launch on August 10, 1992, the TOPEX/Poseidon satellite hs successfully observed the earth's ocean circulation using a combination of precision orbit determination (POD) and dual-frequency radar altimetry.
Document ID
20060035738
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Frauenholz, R. B.
Bhat, R. S.
Shapiro, B. E.
Leavitt, R. K.
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
May 11, 1998
Subject Category
Geophysics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
orbit maintenance maneuvers (OMMs) POD laser ranging world-wide laser network
orbit plane coordinates mean orbital elements ground track position

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