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Precise orbit determination for CHAMP using GPS data from BlackJack Receiver

Romans, L.·Meehan, T.·Kruizinga, G.·Iijima, B.·Haines, B.·Desai, S.·Bertiger, W.·Bar-Sever, Y.·Kuang, D.
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In this paper we present results for CHAMP POD using the precise GPS measurements collected by the BlackJack receiver through the up-looking antenna. We will describe the quality of the tracking data, the tuning of the reduced-dynamic model for the 400-km orbit, and the various methods of evaluating the orbit accuracy.

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Romans, L., Meehan, T., Kruizinga, G., Iijima, B., Haines, B., Desai, S., Bertiger, W., Bar-Sever, Y., Kuang, D.. 2001-01-22. Precise orbit determination for CHAMP using GPS data from BlackJack Receiver. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20210004871

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