Accelerometer-Derived Atmospheric Density from the CHAMP and GRACE Satellites. Version 2.3

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Abstract:

This report details the release of version 2.3 data for CHAMP and GRACE accelerometer-derived thermospheric total mass densities. The relevant references and updated procedures with respect to version 2.2 data are cited.

Author(s):
Sutton, Eric K.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB KIRTLAND AFB NM
Descriptive Note:
Memorandum rept. 6 Jan 2010-2 Nov 2011
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA537198
Pagination:
0009

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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
Monitor Series:
AFRL/NM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.2.3_Core Enterprise Services; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES, *ACCELEROMETERS, DENSITY, ATMOSPHERES, COEFFICIENTS, THERMOSPHERE, IONOSPHERE, WEATHER
Field(s)/Group(s):
Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods, Unmanned Spacecraft
Keyword(s):
SPACE WEATHER, DRAG COEFFICIENT, LIFT COEFFICIENT, CHAMP, GRACE, 2 3
Report Date:
2011 Feb 11
Creation Date:
2011 Mar 09