Author: J. F. Gross

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Published: 1968

Total Pages: 554

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This memorandum describes the computer program used operationally at the National Environmental Satellite Center (NESC) to determine the attitude of a TIROS operational Satellite (TOS)). It includes background information of historical interest, specific details of the problem and its solution, and thoughts about future approaches. It is intended as a description of this part of the NESC operation and as an introduction to the more esoteric program documentation