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Duxbury 1979
Duxbury, T.C. (1979). Planetary geodetic control using satellite imaging. Journal of Geophysical Research 84: doi: 10.1029/JB084iB03p01125. issn: 0148-0227.

A new data type for planetary geodetic control using natural satellite imaging is presented. Spacecraft images of natural satellites against the planet give a direct tie between inertial space and surface features surrounding the satellite image. This technique is expected to offer a factor of 3--10 improvement in accuracy over present geodetic reduction for Mars. A specific example using Viking imaging of Phobos against Mars is given.

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