Data analyses in connection with the national geodetic satellite program

Station Cartesian coordinates in SAO systems using Geos

Use of altimetry data in a sampling-function approach to the geoid

Problems associated with using an altimetry sampling function approach to the geoid are examined. They include: (1) conventent mathematical representation of short-wavelength (eventually approximately 1 deg) features of the geoid or geopotential, (2) utilization of detailed data from only part of the globe (i.e., the oceans) (3) application of appropriate formalism to relate the sea-level equipotential below the atmospheric mass to the external potential above the atmosphere, (4) mathematical applicability of an adopted geopotential representation on the surface of the physical geoid

Kohoutek, photometric photography experiment (S233)

The final results of the Skylab 4 experiment S233, Kohoutek photometric photography experiment, which undertook a series of visible light photographs suitable for photometry and for a photographic history of Comet Kohoutek are described. The experiment concept, the data reduction method, and the results obtained are discussed

Data analyses in connection with the National Geodetic Satellite program Quarterly progress report, 1 Apr. - 30 Jun. 1968

Gravity field determination computer program for Standard Earth calculatio

Geodetic research studies Final technical report

Geopotential surface measurement of ocean using altimeter dat

Geodetic satellite results during 1967

Geodetic satellite photography, tracking, orbit calculations, and related studies for 196

The procurement and evaluation of a prototype laser satellite-tracking system Final report, 1 Jan. 1967 - 30 Sep. 1968

Pulsed ruby laser satellite tracking syste

Paper Session I-C - Low Gravity Investigations on Suborbital Rockets

The Consortium for Materials Development in Space has initiated two series of suborbital rocket missions to promote goals of the NASA Office of Commercial Programs, The broad objectives of the new missions are twofold: 1) to accomplish materials and biotechnology investigations in microgravity and 2) to stimulate the commercial rocket industry in the United States. The first series, designated the Consort missions, provide six to eight minutes of microgravity. Their launch and recovery operations are performed at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. A Consort 1 flight occurred on March 29,1989. All rocket and payload systems operated successfully. A Consort 2 mission occurred November 15,1989, Consort 3 is scheduled for May 1990. The second series is designated Joust. It will provide 13-15 minutes of microgravity. Joust 1 is schedule for launch in November 1990 from the Eastern Test Range in Florida. The Starfire rocket that launches Consort missions is a two stage vehicle. The Prospector rocket for Joust is a single stage vehicle

Possible geopotential improvement from satellite altimetry

Possible geopotential improvement from satellite altimetr