TJM obs of 2002 Nov 08 UTC and elements

From: Ted Molczan (molczan@rogers.com)
Date: Fri Nov 08 2002 - 17:31:49 EST

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    25744 99 028A   2701 F 20021108101943850 17 25 1603124+822886 77 R
    25744 99 028A   2701 F 20021108102008180 17 25 1532690+804257 18 R
    
    Site 2701: 43.68764 N, 79.39243 W, 230 m
    
    Elements for the arc 2002 Oct 18 - Nov 08 UTC:
    
    USA 144          0.0  0.0  0.0  3.6 v
    1 25744U 99028A   02312.40187500  .00000108  00000-0  16635-1 0    07
    2 25744  63.4560  22.1488 0237028 292.3616  65.2420  9.69788748    09
    
    WRMS error = 0.01 deg
    
    The apparent sudden jump in the rate of decay compared with recent element sets is the result of reducing the data arc from 32 days
    to 21 days. The object is approaching the mid-point of the present SRP (Solar Radiation Pressure) arc, during which the effect of
    SRP on mean motion will be greatest. The shorter arc is intended to better measure the SRP effect during this period.
    
    Ted Molczan
    
    
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