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Davies et al. 1991
Davies, M.E., Rogers, P.G. and Colvin, T.R. (1991). A control network of Triton. Journal of Geophysical Research 96: doi: 10.1029/91JE00976. issn: 0148-0227.

A control network for Triton has been computed using a bundle-type analytical triangulation program. The network contains 105 points that were measured on 57 Voyager 2 pictures. The adjustment contained 1010 observation equations and 382 normal equations and resulted in a standard measurement error of 13.36 μm. We determined coordinates of the control points, the camera orientation angles at the times when the pictures were taken, and Triton's mean radius. A separate statistical analysis confirmed Triton's radius to be 1352.6¿2.4 km. Attempts to tie the control network around the satellite were unsuccessful because discontinuities exist in high-resolution coverage between 66¿ and 289¿ longitude, north of 38¿ latitude, and south of 78¿ latitude. ¿American Geophysical Union 1991

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Planetology, Solid Surface Planets, Surface materials and properties, Geodesy and Gravity, Photogrammetry, Geodesy and Gravity, Control surveys
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