Using the P03 Precession Model

Details Using the P03 Precession Model Using the P03 Precession Model

Aug 2006

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Nomenclature, Precession and New Models in Fundamental Astronomy, 26th meeting of the IAU, Joint Discussion 16, 22-23 August 200

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

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The precession model adopted by the IAU in 2000 comprised the existing Lieske et al. (1977) model plus rate corrections of about 300 mas/cy in longitude and 25 mas/cy in obliquity. Though accurate with respect to existing VLBI observations, the IAU 2000 model is not consistent with dynamical theory, and consequently the IAU Working Group on precession and the ecliptic has recommended (Hilton et al. 2006) that it be replaced by the "P03" model of Capitaine et al. (2003). P03 provides improved models for both the equator and the ecliptic, and also includes parameterized provision for future adjustment to match new determinations of properties of the non-rigid Earth such as the precession rates and J2 rate. Practical use of the new model involves choices of algorithm and computational procedure, and a number of ways have been studied (Capitaine & Wallace 2006) of generating the directions of the celestial intermediate pole and origin (CIP, CIO), from which the usual rotation matrices can be obtained. From a wide range of possible procedures we have selected two that target different classes of application, typified by the SOFA software and the IERS Conventions respectively. These procedures achieve a high standard of consistency, both internal and mutual, as well as being efficient and versatile. One is based on the Fukushima-Williams precession-nutation angles, the other on series for the CIP coordinates. Both use the CIO locator s, and both deliver the full range of products, supporting classical equinox/GST methods in addition to the CIO/ERA "new paradigm".

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