Abstract

In order to meet the scientific mission requirements for high accuracy orbit determination strongly required by future earth observation missions in the early 2000's, NASDA's precise orbit determination system with GPS (Global Positioning System) and SLR (Satellite Laser Ranging) is now being developed at the NASDA/TACC (Tracking and Control Center). This system, which is called GUTS (Global and high accUracy Trajectory determination System), will be used to demonstrate precise orbit determination with ADEOS-II (Advanced Earth Observing Satellite II), set for launch in the year 2000. This paper presents an overview of the GUTS and its experimental and operational plans.

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