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Mars Science Laboratory Orbit Determination Data Pre-ProcessingThe Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) was spin-stabilized during its cruise to Mars. We discuss the effects of spin on the radiometric data and how the orbit determination team dealt with them. Additionally, we will discuss the unplanned benefits of detailed spin modeling including attitude estimation and spacecraft clock correlation.
Document ID
20150007335
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
Authors
Gustafson, Eric D.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Kruizinga, Gerhard L.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Martin-Mur, Tomas J.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
May 5, 2015
Publication Date
February 10, 2013
Subject Category
Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command And Tracking
Report/Patent Number
AAS 13-231
Meeting Information
Meeting: AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting
Location: Kauai, HI
Country: United States
Start Date: February 10, 2013
End Date: February 14, 2013
Sponsors: American Astronautical Society, American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
spin signature
orbit determination

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