Physics
Scientific paper
Jan 1985
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Planetary and Space Science (ISSN 0032-0633), vol. 33, Jan. 1985, p. 23-38. Research sponsored by the Science and Engineering Re
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Aerodynamic Drag, Atmospheric Density, Explorer 19 Satellite, Orbit Calculation, Orbit Decay, Satellite Drag, Accuracy, Annual Variations, Atmospheric Temperature, Helium, Orbital Elements, Tables (Data)
Scientific paper
The orbit of Explorer 19(1963-53A) has been determined at 60 epochs between February 1976 and October 1976 from over 3000 observations. Using values of the orbital decay rate corrected for the effects of solar radiation pressure, 58 values of air density at a height of 900 km have been evaluated. After correcting for solar and geomagnetic activity and seasonal-latitudinal and diurnal variations in the exospheric temperature, the residual variation exhibited modulations associated with the 'winter helium bulge'. An examination of three different models of the helium variation has indicated a procedure, which combines distinct features of the CIRA (1972) and Jacchia (1977) model atmospheres, for determining the atmospheric drag effect on Explorer 19. It is proposed that this technique may be eqully applicable to any satellite in near-polar orbit at an equivalent height.
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