Publication Date:
2019-06-27
Description:
Geometrical considerations are presented for analyzing use of the stellar occultation technique on long duration earth atmosphere monitoring missions. The simulated mission data are presented for three representative orbits. Bright near infrared stars are used as examples of how extensive global longitude-latitude coverage is obtained by performing occultation measurements on several stars during the course of a one year mission. A comparison is made with similar missions using the sun as a light source.
Keywords:
ASTRODYNAMICS
Type:
NASA-TM-80138
Format:
application/pdf