National Aeronautics and Administration Alexander S. Konopliv William L. Sjogren
This report documents the Venus gravity methods and results to date (model MGNP90LSAAP). It contains many useful plots (such as geometry and orbit behavior) that are useful in evaluating the tracking data. We discuss the models that are used in processing the Doppler data and the estimation method for determining the gravity field. With Pioneer Venus Orbiter and Magellan tracking data, the Venus gravity field was determined complete to degree and order 90 with the use of the JPL Cray T3D Supercomputer. The gravity field shows unprecedented high correlation with topography and resolution of...
This report documents the Venus gravity methods and results to date (model MGNP90LSAAP). It contains many useful plots (such as geometry and orbit beh...
