title: Ray tracing evaluation of a technique for correcting the refraction errors in satellite tracking data.
abstract: Refraction errors in satellite laser tracking data are evaluated by ray tracing through 3-D refractivity profiles. The results indicate that a range resolution of 1 cm or less appears feasible for satellite elevation angles above 10 degrees if the tracking data are corrected using both spherical and gradient correction formulas.
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Gardner
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Rowlett
authors.forename: B E
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Hendrickson