With a precise ephemeris available for the satellite, the geocentric position and ellipsoidal height of the satellite are available for any given observation time.
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The global network enabled the calculation of a " geodetic date " ( the geocentric position of the measurement system ) on different continents, within a few meters.
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It is the most accurate technique currently available to determine the geocentric position of an Earth satellite, allowing for the precise calibration of radar altimeters and separation of long-term instrumentation drift from secular changes in ocean topography.