Application of satellite accelerometer data to improve density models
By: Frank A. Marcos.
Contributors: U.S. Air Force Geophysics Laboratory. Atmospheric Sciences Division.
Series: AFGL-TR -- 84-0211.; Environmental research papers -- no. 887.; Environmental research papers (Hanscom AFB, Mass.) -- no. 887.
Publisher: Atmospheric Sciences Division, Air Force Geophysics Laboratory
Published: 1984
Place of publication: Hanscom AFB, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 49
Subjects: Atmospheric density -- Measurement.; Accelerometers.; Thermosphere.
Description: Atmospheric density measurements obtained by the satellite accelerometer experiment provide data over a wide range of solar and geophysical conditions. These results are used in a preliminary evaluation of several atmospheric models. The model accuracies are compared by their mean values and standard deviations relative to the accelerometer data. Sources of model uncertainties and problems in reducing them are described. Long-term programs involving coordinated measurements, analyses of available data and theoretical studies are required along with development of more accurate indicators of solar and geomagnetic activity before models can show significant improvement. Keywords include: Satellite, Accelerometers, Atmospheric density measurements, Thermospheric model evaluations, Thermospheric density variability.
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