Physics
Scientific paper
Dec 1975
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1975cemec..12..409t&link_type=abstract
Celestial Mechanics, vol. 12, Dec. 1975, p. 409-424.
Physics
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Lunar Orbiter, Orbit Calculation, Position Errors, Satellite Orbits, Velocity Errors, Acceleration (Physics), Algorithms, Computerized Simulation, Error Analysis, Estimating, Kalman Filters, Lunar Gravitational Effects, Mascons
Scientific paper
In previous investigations, a procedure for sequentially estimating the state of a lunar orbiting space vehicle acted upon by unmodeled terms in the lunar potential has been developed. Results obtained by processing tracking data from the Apollo 10 and 11 missions indicate that the algorithm provides more precise estimates of the vehicle state than conventional orbit determination procedures and, hence, provides an accurate input for navigation purposes. The question of the agreement of the estimates with the actual unmodeled accelerations has not been established. This investigation considers the question of the accuracy with which the algorithm can estimate the acceleration due to unmodeled lunar surface mascons. It is shown that an accurate estimate of the time history of the unmodeled acceleration can be obtained. The investigation also considers the effects of the magnitude and location of the mascons, as well as the effect of the observation accuracy.
Schutz Bob E.
Tapley Byron D.
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