Determination of the elliptical orbit of a satellite from parameters of its apparent motion

Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy

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Astrodynamics, Elliptical Orbits, Orbit Calculation, Orbital Position Estimation, Photographic Tracking, Satellite Tracking, Double Cusps, Geos Satellites (Esa), Orbital Elements, Orbital Mechanics, Pageos Satellite, Statistical Analysis

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A method is presented for determining the osculating orbit of an earth satellite using the following parameters of the satellite's apparent motion relative to the observer at a fixed moment of time: the equatorial coordinates of the satellite, its topocentric angular velocity, and acceleration, and the position angle and curvature of the apparent trajectory. These parameters are derived using statistical analysis of a set of directions to the satellite obtained at a single tracking station and extended on a 10-20 degree topocentric arc. This method is applied to the orbit determination of Pageos and Geos A.

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