THE GPS FLIGHT EXPERIMENT ON TOPEX POSEIDON

被引:31
作者
MELBOURNE, WG [1 ]
DAVIS, ES [1 ]
YUNCK, TP [1 ]
TAPLEY, BD [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV TEXAS,CTR SPACE RES,AUSTIN,TX 78712
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10.1029/94GL02192
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P [天文学、地球科学];
学科分类号
07 ;
摘要
The precision orbit determination (POD) experiment on TOPEX/POSEIDON using the Global Positioning System (GPS) is yielding concrete results. Orbit consistency and accuracy tests indicate that GPS is routinely providing satellite altitude with an accuracy of better than 3 cm. Here we review the GPS experiment, its basic concepts, POD techniques and key results, and discuss the possible cost and performance benefits that may flow to future missions.
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页码:2171 / 2174
页数:4
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