The ARGOS program
Abstract
The ARGOS satellite based localization system is described. The user platform weighs only 2 kg, so can be carried by a wide range of targets, e.g., balloons, icebergs or animals. The platforms are linked to NOAA satellites, which act as relay stations for platform and satellite environmental and experiment data. Special ground stations were built for direct data collection. The localization system is based on Doppler positioning, with 60% of platforms located at each satellite passage. Accuracy is within 100 m. The data processing system assures 99% availability of data; 66% of the data are available 3 hr after measurement, 87.5% 6 hr. Information includes raw and converted sensor data, and position, speed, and last localization date of platforms. Real time data transmission is assured by the Global Telecommunication System. Data are used in atmospheric science, oceanography and Earth sciences.
- Publication:
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Space Math. for the Preparation and the Development of Satellite Exploitations
- Pub Date:
- 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984smpd.rept..843T
- Keywords:
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- Argos System;
- Environmental Monitoring;
- Noaa 6 Satellite;
- Noaa 7 Satellite;
- Position (Location);
- Satellite Doppler Positioning;
- Tiros Project;
- Computer Networks;
- Data Acquisition;
- Information Dissemination;
- International Cooperation;
- Satellite Networks;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles