SERIES-X test results
Abstract
The SERIES-X project which demonstrates the feasibility of a method involving measurements of the distance from the TOPEX earth satellite and various points on the ground to Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites is described. The features of SERIES-X are compared with three better-known geodetic-quality GPS systems (Geostar, Macrometer, and SERIES). It is shown that the system is capable of measuring the positions of isolated stations, but its accuracy is improved when it measures baselines. Test results of some measurements of baselines ranging in length from 15 to 171,000 m are presented and discussed.
- Publication:
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PLANS 1984 - Position Location and Navigation Symposium
- Pub Date:
- 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984pln..symp..264C
- Keywords:
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- Global Positioning System;
- Orbital Position Estimation;
- Performance Tests;
- Satellite Orbits;
- Topex;
- Block Diagrams;
- Computer Programs;
- Data Reduction;
- Geodesy;
- Hardware;
- Technology Utilization;
- Astrodynamics