An investigation to improve selenodetic control on the lunar far side utilizing Apollo mission trans-earth trajectory photography
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1971-06
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Ohio State University. Division of Geodetic Science
Abstract
A theoretical study is made of a proposed analytical photogrammetric method to improve selenodetic control on the lunar far side. Photographic data generated from simulated Apollo series missions during the transearth trajectory is used in a block traingulation least-squares adjustment computation which provides a simultaneous solution for selenographic coordinates of selected points. Results presented indicate a significant improvement in selenodetic control may be achieved over a limited portion of the lunar far side surface.
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Prepared for National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston, Texas: Contract No. NAS 9-9695, OSURF Project No. 2841