A derivation of relativistic effects in satellite tracking
Abstract
Starting with the Schwarzschild solution to Einstein's field equations, the equations for relativistic corrections to satellite tracking are derived. Included are corrections for range from satellite to Earth station, range from satellite to satellite, and Doppler range difference from satellite to Earth station. In addition, the classical and relativistic Doppler effects are derived in the appendixes.
- Publication:
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Final Report Naval Surface Weapons Center
- Pub Date:
- April 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983vswc.rept.....G
- Keywords:
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- Doppler Effect;
- Global Positioning System;
- Partial Differential Equations;
- Relativistic Effects;
- Satellite Tracking;
- Schwarzschild Metric;
- Derivation;
- Gravitational Effects;
- Astrodynamics