Sequential Orbit Determination Using Satellite Laser Ranging
Id: 296
Type: Conference paper
Published: 01/28/2014
Event: AAS Space Flight Mechanics Conference 2014
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Abstract:
Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) is an extremely precise method of tracking satellites that is publicly available. The Orbit Determination Toolkit (ODTK) from Analytical Graphics Inc. (AGI) provides precision orbit determination using an extended Kalman-like filter in combination with different methods of smoothing, an approach requiring parameters that are not generally specified by batch-type estimation. The relevant features accounted for in SLR orbit generation are summarized. Ephemerides generated using ODTK are then compared against definitive orbits from International Laser Ranging Service (ILRS) Analysis Centers to understand the accuracy achieved via the particular setup used, and statements are made concerning relative accuracy and the cause of any differences.
Citation:
Vallado, David A., James Woodburn, and Florent Deleflie. 2014. Sequential Orbit Determination Using Satellite Laser Ranging. Paper AAS 14-287 presented at the AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Conference, January 26-30. Santa Fe, NM, accessible at https://comspoc.com/Resources/Content/Private/C-20220425T160832/Paper/AAS%2014-287%20Sequential%20Orbit%20Determination%20Using%20Satellite%20Laser%20Ranging%20final.pdf.
