Orbit characteristics of the first ESA remote sensing satellite ERS-1
Abstract
The design of the ERS-1 orbit from a set of mission requirements is discussed. The perturbation environment of the selected orbit is analyzed, and an orbit maintenance maneuver strategy is outlined. An overview of the orbit determination and orbit prediction capabilities by the European Space Operations Centre is given.
- Publication:
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Stockholm International Astronautical Federation Congress
- Pub Date:
- October 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985stoc.iafcV....K
- Keywords:
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- Ers-1 (Esa Satellite);
- Orbit Calculation;
- Orbit Perturbation;
- Remote Sensing;
- European Space Programs;
- Orbital Maneuvers;
- Astrodynamics