Multi-GNSS orbit determination using satellite laser ranging
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DOI: 10.1007/s00190-018-1143-1
Abstract: Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, and NavIC are emerging global navigation satellite systems (GNSSs) and regional navigation satellite systems all of which are equipped with laser retroreflector arrays for range measurements. This paper summarizes the GNSS-intensive tracking… read more here.
Keywords: orbit determination; multi gnss; laser ranging; day ... See more keywords
High-precision orbit determination for a LEO nanosatellite using BDS-3
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DOI: 10.1007/s10291-020-01015-9
Abstract: The Tianping-1B is a 20-kg low earth orbit nanosatellite with a commercial multi-GNSS receiver based on a microelectromechanical system. This receiver collects concurrent code and phase dual-frequency measurements from the global positioning system (GPS) and… read more here.
Keywords: bds based; bds measurements; bds; orbit determination ... See more keywords
Satellite orbit determination using quantum correlation technology
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DOI: 10.1007/s11600-018-0129-y
Abstract: After the presentation of second-order correlation ranging principles with quantum entanglement, the concept of quantum measurement is introduced to dynamic satellite precise orbit determination. Based on the application of traditional orbit determination models for correcting… read more here.
Keywords: determination; correlation; satellite orbit; technology ... See more keywords
The application of inter-satellite links connectivity schemes in various satellite navigation systems for orbit and clock corrections determination: simulation study
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DOI: 10.1007/s40328-020-00322-4
Abstract: Inter-Satellite Links (ISLs) are intended to improve precision of orbit determination and satellite clock estimation. The ISLs provide a precise pseudorange measurements between satellites in a specific constellation. The study is a preparatory assessment of… read more here.
Keywords: connectivity; study; navigation; orbit determination ... See more keywords
Autonomous orbit determination for formations of Cubesats beyond LEO
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2018.01.045
Abstract: Abstract This paper investigates the use of the Time Of Arrival (TOA) and Doppler shift to allow a small formation of CubeSats to navigate beyond low Earth orbit (LEO). The idea is to use a… read more here.
Keywords: leo; autonomous orbit; formations cubesats; orbit determination ... See more keywords
Non-iterative angles-only initial relative orbit determination with J2 perturbations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2018.06.033
Abstract: Abstract An approximate solution to the angles-only initial relative orbit determination problem is developed and evaluated in the context of the two-body problem with J 2 perturbations. The algorithm is non-iterative and requires the singular… read more here.
Keywords: initial relative; relative orbit; angles initial; orbit determination ... See more keywords
Integrated orbit determination and maintenance in Earth-Moon unstable dynamics environment
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2018.11.041
Abstract: Abstract The hyperbolic instability of collinear libration point orbits dominates the distribution of orbit uncertainty, which is closely related with the unstable manifold of the local orbit. Exploiting the distribution of orbit uncertainty in an… read more here.
Keywords: maintenance; integrated orbit; determination maintenance; orbit ... See more keywords
Initial orbit determination with the multibeam radar sensor BIRALES
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2019.10.043
Abstract: Abstract In this work we present a conceptual analysis of the use of the novel Italian multibeam radar sensor BIRALES for space surveillance. The dedicated orbit determination algorithm is described in detail. The algorithm is… read more here.
Keywords: radar sensor; multibeam radar; orbit determination; sensor ... See more keywords
Real-time precise orbit determination of LEO satellites using a single-frequency GPS receiver: Preliminary results of Chinese SJ-9A satellite
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asr.2017.06.052
Abstract: Abstract Spaceborne Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers are widely used for orbit determination of low-Earth-orbiting (LEO) satellites. With the improvement of measurement accuracy, single-frequency receivers are recently considered for low-cost small satellite missions. In this… read more here.
Keywords: orbit determination; single frequency; determination; gps ... See more keywords
Impact of ITRS 2014 realizations on altimeter satellite precise orbit determination
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asr.2017.07.044
Abstract: Abstract This paper evaluates orbit accuracy and systematic error for altimeter satellite precise orbit determination on TOPEX, Jason-1, Jason-2 and Jason-3 by comparing the use of four SLR/DORIS station complements from the International Terrestrial Reference… read more here.
Keywords: station; precise orbit; error; orbit determination ... See more keywords
RadioAstron orbit determination and evaluation of its results using correlation of space-VLBI observations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asr.2019.05.007
Abstract: Abstract A crucial part of a space mission for very-long baseline interferometery (VLBI), which is the technique capable of providing the highest resolution images in astronomy, is orbit determination of the mission’s space radio telescope(s).… read more here.
Keywords: space; vlbi observations; vlbi; space vlbi ... See more keywords