Ranging Data Accuracy in K13 S-Band Antenna

  • Ahn Sang-il (Satellite Mission Operation Dept, Korea Aerospace Research Institute) ;
  • Park Dong-Chul (Dept. of Radio Science and Engineering, Chung-Nam National University)
  • Published : 2004.10.01

Abstract

Ranging and 2-way Doppler measurements are very essential source for orbit determination in LEOP (Launch and Early Operation). This paper shows ranging system features of 13M TT &C antenna and test results recently acquired with KOMPSAT-l. Ranging and 2-way Doppler measurements were compared with KOMPSAT-I GPS telemetry data. Through comparison, it was found that constant and accurate ranging measurements are available with 13M antenna system. Ranging and Doppler measurement function is expected to be used for KOMPSAT-1 and KOMPSAT-2.

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