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Pole Position Studied with Artificial Earth Satellites∗

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 June 2016

E. M. Gaposchkin
E. M. Gaposchkin*
Affiliation:
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Cambridge, Mass. 02138, U.S.A.

Abstract

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Long-arc orbit computation of highest accuracy can provide pole positions. Optical Baker-Nunn and laser range observations of several satellites are combined. The accuracy of the pole position is comparable to that of the mean satellite-tracking station coordinates (±5 m) when sufficient tracking data are available. Exploitation of the technique requires more accurate tracking data.

Type
Research Article
Information
Symposium - International Astronomical Union , Volume 48: Rotation of the Earth , 1972 , pp. 128 - 130
Copyright
Copyright © Reidel 1972 

References

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