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Book SynopsisFormulation for Observed and Computed Values of Deep Space Network Data Types for Navigation documents the formation of the Regres of the Orbit Determination Program (ODP) of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Program Regres calculates the computed values of observed quantities (e.g.
Table of ContentsForeword.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
Time Scales and Time Differences.
Planetary Ephemeris, Small-Body Ephemeris, and Satellite Ephemerides.
Spacecraft Ephemeris and Partials File.
Geocentric Space-Fixed Position, Velocity, and Acceleration Vectors of Tracking Station.
Space-Fixed Position, Velocity, and Acceleration Vectors of a Landed Spacecraft Relative to Center of Mass of Planet, Planetary System, or the Moon.
Algorithms for Computing ET-TAI.
Light-Time Solution.
Angles.
Media and Antenna Corrections.
Calculation of Precision Light Times and Quasar Delays.
Partial Derivatives of Precision Light Times and Quasar Delays.
Observables.
References.
Acronyms.
Index.
