Determination of communication satellite orbit over navigation systems

Determination of communication satellite orbital parameters via accurate measurements plays a vital role to control satellites in a sturdily way. The anomalies occurred in satellite orbit must be determined in time to keep it in its nominal orbit using on-board active control systems such as thrusters. In this study, utilization of a Ku-band navigation system for satellite orbital parameter determination is examined. The navigation signals are transmitted from Turksat communication satellite over its wide coverage areas.