Lageos Laser Ranging Earth Rotation

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Abstract:

This report summarizes the progress made under USNO funding on the topic of rapid service operational production of Earth orientation and rotation parameters. The purpose of this grant was to support the production of weekly rapid service Earth orientation using satellite laser ranging SLR observations to Lageos.

Author(s):
Tapley, B. D. ; Schutz, B. E. ; Duncombe, R. L.
Author Organization(s):
TEXAS UNIV AT AUSTIN CENTER FOR SPACE RESEARCH
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1 Apr 1991-30 Sep 1992,
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA261471
Pagination:
0003

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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
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00600-91-C-0920
Monitor Series:
NOBS
 Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*RANGE FINDING, EARTH ORBITS, ORIENTATION(DIRECTION), ROTATION, LASER TRACKING, NAVIGATION SATELLITES, GEODESY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Target Direction, Range and Position Finding
Report Date:
1992 Sep 30