Satellite orbit determination
Abstract
Statistical methods for determining satellite trajectories after being put into orbit, after changes in the trajectory and at regular intervals during orbital lifetime are outlined. The least squares method, a differential Gauss-Newton correction algorithm, and interpretation of the results are introduced.
- Publication:
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Satellite Motion: Lectures and Exercices on Space Mech.
- Pub Date:
- 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984smle.nasa..295L
- Keywords:
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- Least Squares Method;
- Minimum Variance Orbit Determination;
- Orbital Position Estimation;
- Satellite Orbits;
- Spacecraft Models;
- Spacecraft Trajectories;
- Statistical Analysis;
- Algorithms;
- Satellite Perturbation;
- Trajectory Analysis;
- Astrodynamics