Abstract

GPS Ground Station Data for CHAMP Radio Occultation Measurements

J. Wickert, R. Galas,R. .König, Ch. Reigber

GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Division 1

GPS ground station measurements are a basic input for the CHAMP Radio Occultation
experiment. The quality and the way of providing these data affect in a crucial
manner the results of atmospheric profiling and the potential use of its data
products for the operational weather forecast.
This presentation gives an overview of the CHAMP Radio Occultation experiment and
will focus on the aspects of GPS ground network data use in occultation
processing, in particular the schedule for providing the atmospheric data products
in time for weather forecasting is discussed.