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Observations of TOPEX/Poseidon Orbit Errors Due to Gravitational and Tidal Modeling Errors Using the Global Positioning SystemSatellite altimetry must measure variations in ocean topography with cm-level accuracy. The TOPEX/Poseidon mission is designed to do this by measuring the radial component of the orbit with an accuracy of 13 cm or better RMS. Recent advances, however, have improved this accuracy by about an order of magnitude.
Document ID
20060037555
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
Authors
Haines, B.
Christensen, E.
Guinn, J.
Norman, R.
Marshall, J.
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1995
Subject Category
Oceanography
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
tidal models
altimetry precision orbit determination oceanography TOPEX/Poseidon gravity and

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