on the rotation axis of lageos a new approach
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On The Rotation Axis of LAGEOS
A New Approach
Douglas Currie
Department of Physics
University of Maryland, College Park
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OVERVIEW
• Sun Glint Method– Background or History of Early University of Maryland Work
• Description of Sun Glint Method
• Simulation and Data
• Comparison of Measurements with Early Model
• Prediction of Acceleration Residuals• Prediction of Acceleration Residuals
• Pocket Method– Description of Pocket Concept
• Pocket Effect – Theory
• Pocket Effect - Observations
– Data – Anomalous Flash Investigation at INFN/LNF
• Conclusions and Future Development
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Solar Reflection from LAGEOS
Sun Glint Method
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Remote Sensing Of The LAGEOS-I Spin-Axis
Observation of Multiple Bursts:
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Remote Sensing Of The LAGEOS-I Spin-Axis
Data Examples: July, 1976 St. Margaret’s
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Remote Sensing Of The LAGEOS-I Spin-Axis
Results:
• Spin Rate
– Determined for 33 Dates - Errors < 5%
– Determine Spin Half-Life (Exponential Decay) of 2.11 Years
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Comparison of Spin Axis Orientation
Vokrouhlicky’s Model
Polar Representation
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David Rubincam’s Orbital Residuals
University of Maryland Data Mapped
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Solar Reflections from LAGEOS
Specular Reflections
• Fresnel Reflections
– From Front Face of CCR
– Forms Narrow Pencil Beams
– Approximately 0.5o in Width– Approximately 0.5o in Width
• Surface Reflections
– Assume Mirror-Like
– Broad Angle
– Approximately 5o
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Pocket Effect
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NRL Stafford Station
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HIGH SPEED PHOTOMETER
AMOS – 3.7 Meter Telescope
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HIGH SPEED PHOTOMETER
AMOS – 3.7 Meter Telescope
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Conclusions
• Pocket Effect
– Provides Monitoring of Spin Axis Orientation
– Determine Apparent Rotation During a Pass
– Eventually Obtain Spin Rate & Orientation to ~0.2o– Eventually Obtain Spin Rate & Orientation to ~0.2
• For Evaluation of Thermal Forces on LAGEOS
– Need Spin Axis Orientation
– Need Theory of Slowly Rotation LAGEOS
– Now also Need Spin Rate
• Implementation to be Developed at NRL