Ray tracing evaluation of a technique for correcting the refraction errors in satellite tracking data.
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.
Gardner
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Rowlett
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Hendrickson
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