Discussion of aerodynamic factors which influence the interpretation of satellite dynamic response. These factors include: (1) the influence of satellite orientation and shape on the drag coefficient; (2) the effect of changes in the gas flow properties with altitude; and (3) the influence of upper atmospheric winds on the interpretation of data. These factors represent the greatest source of error in current data reduction. For this reason, an estimate is made of a possible correction to present density models.


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    Title :

    Influence of satellite aerodynamics on atmospheric density determination.


    Contributors:
    Karr, G. R. (author) / Smith, R. E. (author)

    Conference:

    International Conference on Aerospace and Aeronautical Meteorology ; 1972 ; Washington, DC


    Publication date :

    1972-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :






    Atmospheric density determination from satellite observations

    Rossoni, J.P. / Sconzo, P. / Greenfield, R.J. et al. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1964