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The GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam (GFZ) runs an operational system for the CHAMP mission that provides precise orbits on a regular basis. Focus is put on recent analyses and achievements for the Rapid and Ultra-rapid Science Orbits.
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König, R., Michalak, G., Neumayer, K.H., Zhu, S. (2006). Remarks on CHAMP Orbit Products. In: Flury, J., Rummel, R., Reigber, C., Rothacher, M., Boedecker, G., Schreiber, U. (eds) Observation of the Earth System from Space. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-29522-4_2
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