ORBITAL PARAMETERS OF SAMOS 2 (1961 AL) FOR MAY-AUGUST 1963

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Abstract:

534 visual observations of the satellite Samos 2 were used to determine its orbit at intervals of 50 nodes from 28 April-12 August 1963. The orbit was previously determined for shorter periods in 1961 and 1962. The satellite was observed over only 6 of its orbit at most, making analysis difficult. About 30 of the observations were rejected, 12 coming from three French stations.

Author(s):
Merson, R. H. ; Ewers, Dawn Y. ; King-hele, D. G.
Author Organization(s):
ROYAL AIRCRAFT ESTABLISHMENT FARNBOROUGH (UNITED KINGDOM)
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Pagination:
0017

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RAE-TR-67082
Monitor Series:
RAE
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5_Command and Control
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*ORBITS, *RECONNAISSANCE SATELLITES, MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS, UNITED KINGDOM, VISUAL PERCEPTION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Spacecraft Trajectories and Reentry
Keyword(s):
samos
Report Date:
1967 Apr 01