Application of a semianalytic orbit theory using observed data
Abstract
The application of a semianalytic orbit theory in a near-real-world environment using observed data is examined. This paper is an extension of previous results based on simulated perfect observations. The analysis is intended to compare the adequacy of the mathematical modeling versus observations which are unevenly distributed in time and space and also contain various uncertainties and inaccuracies. The examination includes orbit determination, short-term prediction and decay estimation. Parallel results for a special perturbations program are also generated to provide a meaningful reference.
- Publication:
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Astrodynamics 1981
- Pub Date:
- August 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982asdy.conf..663L
- Keywords:
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- Aerodynamic Drag;
- Artificial Satellites;
- Orbital Mechanics;
- Satellite Perturbation;
- Space Observations (From Earth);
- Astrodynamics;
- Atmospheric Density;
- Orbit Calculation;
- Orbit Decay;
- Orbital Lifetime;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking