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The status of the instruments from the CHAMP Orbit and Gravity Package (GPS Receiver, STAR Accelerometer and Laser Retro Reflector) is reported with respect to technical performance, data availability and possible operational peculiarities. An outlook of upcoming software development and / or modifications in operational modes for both the GPS Receiver and the electrostatic accelerometer is presented.
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Grunwaldt, L., Meehan, T.K. (2003). CHAMP Orbit and Gravity Instrument Status. In: Reigber, C., Lühr, H., Schwintzer, P. (eds) First CHAMP Mission Results for Gravity, Magnetic and Atmospheric Studies. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-38366-6_1
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