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A control network of TritonA control network for Triton has been computed using a bundle-type analytical triangulation program. The network contains 105 points that were measured on 57 Voyager-2 pictures. The adjustment contained 1010 observation equations and 382 normal equations and resulted in a standard measurement error of 13.36 microns. The coordinates of the control points, the camera orientation angles at the times when the pictures were taken, and Triton's mean radius were determined. A separate statistical analysis confirmed Triton's radius to be 1352.6 + or - 2.4 km. Attempts to tie the control network around the satellite were unsuccessful because discontinuities exist in high-resolution coverage between 66 deg and 289 deg longitude, north of 38 deg latitude, and south of 78 deg latitude.
Document ID
19910066025
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Davies, Merton E.
(RAND Corp. Santa Monica, CA, United States)
Rogers, Patricia G.
(RAND Corp. Santa Monica, CA, United States)
Colvin, Tim R.
(Rand Corp. Santa Monica, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
August 25, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Geophysical Research
Volume: 96
ISSN: 0148-0227
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
91A50648
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: JPL-953613
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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