[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of empirical atmospheric models using Swarm-C satellite data
Swarm-C satellite, a new instrument for atmospheric study, has been the focus of many
studies to evaluate its usage and accuracy. This paper takes the Swarm-C satellite as a …
studies to evaluate its usage and accuracy. This paper takes the Swarm-C satellite as a …
[HTML][HTML] Study on the thermospheric density distribution pattern during geomagnetic activity
The atmospheric density of the thermosphere is a fundamental parameter for spacecraft
launch and orbit control. Under magnetic storm conditions, the thermospheric atmospheric …
launch and orbit control. Under magnetic storm conditions, the thermospheric atmospheric …
[HTML][HTML] Variability of ionospheric plasma: Results from the ESA swarm mission
Swarm is the first European Space Agency (ESA) constellation mission for Earth
Observation. Three identical Swarm satellites were launched into near-polar orbits on 22 …
Observation. Three identical Swarm satellites were launched into near-polar orbits on 22 …
The space weather atmosphere models and indices (SWAMI) project: Overview and first results
DR Jackson, S Bruinsma, S Negrin… - Journal of Space …, 2020 - swsc-journal.org
Space weather driven atmospheric density variations affect low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites
during all phases of their operational lifetime. Rocket launches, re-entry events and space …
during all phases of their operational lifetime. Rocket launches, re-entry events and space …
[HTML][HTML] Dynamic GPS-based LEO orbit determination with 1 cm precision using the Bernese GNSS Software
X Mao, D Arnold, V Girardin, A Villiger… - Advances in space …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract The Astronomical Institute of the University of Bern (AIUB) has been performing
GPS-based Precise Orbit Determination (POD) for a large variety of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) …
GPS-based Precise Orbit Determination (POD) for a large variety of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) …
Thermospheric neutral density variation during the “SpaceX” storm: Implications from physics‐based whole geospace modeling
The Starlink satellites launched on 3 February 2022 were lost before they fully arrived in
their designated orbits. The loss was attributed to two moderate geomagnetic storms that …
their designated orbits. The loss was attributed to two moderate geomagnetic storms that …
The operational and research DTM-2020 thermosphere models
S Bruinsma, C Boniface - Journal of Space Weather and Space …, 2021 - swsc-journal.org
Aims: The semi-empirical Drag Temperature Models (DTM) predict the Earth's
thermosphere's temperature, density, and composition, especially for orbit computation …
thermosphere's temperature, density, and composition, especially for orbit computation …
Gas-surface interactions modelling influence on satellite aerodynamics and thermosphere mass density
The satellite acceleration data from the CHAMP, GRACE, GOCE, and Swarm missions
provide detailed information on the thermosphere density over the last two decades. Recent …
provide detailed information on the thermosphere density over the last two decades. Recent …
[HTML][HTML] Satellite laser ranging to GNSS-based Swarm orbits with handling of systematic errors
Satellite laser ranging (SLR) retroreflectors along with GNSS receivers are installed onboard
numerous active low earth orbiters (LEOs) for the independent validation of GNSS-based …
numerous active low earth orbiters (LEOs) for the independent validation of GNSS-based …
Real‐time thermospheric density estimation via radar and GPS tracking data assimilation
DJ Gondelach, R Linares - Space Weather, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
As the number of man‐made Earth‐orbiting objects increases, satellite operators need
enhanced space traffic management capabilities to ensure safe space operations. For …
enhanced space traffic management capabilities to ensure safe space operations. For …