Comparison of C-Band Radar and Doppler Geoceiver Accuracies in Orbit Determination

摘要

A study is made herein of the relative consistency of C-band and Doppler station navigations with respect to a Doppler-derived orbit. The procedure, results, error analyses, and accuracy criteria are included. It is concluded that C-band radar tracking data are not an adequate substitute for Doppler geoceiver data in computing orbits of satellites when precise altitudes are required for satellite altimeter applications. (Author)