This paper describes the GEODYN computer program developed by the Geodynamics Branch at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and outlines the procedure for accurate satellite orbit and tracking-data analyses. The capabilities of the program allow the development of gravity fields as large as 90 by 90, and a complete modeling of tidal parameters. It is also feasible to numerically integrate a continuous orbit of a satellite such as Lageos for up to 12 years. The evolution of the orbit can be studied, and, by comparison with locally determined orbits, force model improvements can be made. The GEODYN flow diagrams are presented.


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    Title :

    Precision orbit determination at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center


    Contributors:
    Putney, B. (author) / Kolenkiewicz, R. (author) / Smith, D. (author) / Dunn, P. (author) / Torrence, M. H. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1990-01-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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