Citation

Abstract

Using the six parameter representation of the range-rate observable, arguments are presented to show why differenced data may more effectively diminish the effects of unmodelable spacecraft accelerations than the conventional tracking data. For a Viking spacecraft experiencing unknown constant accelerations, the orbit determination solution using differenced data may be two orders of magnitude better than the solution obtained from conventional tracking data.

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Volume
IV
Published
August 15, 1971
Pages
61–70
File Size
852.7 KB