Design and development of a fixed and a mobile data collection platform
Mobile and fixed data collection platforms for constant level balloons and remote ground locations, for platform-satellite-ground station system
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Manned Space Flight Network unified S-band system 1970
Unified S band communication system for manned space flight network ground stations
Spearing, R. E.↗
Spherical harmonic analysis of worldwide cosmic ray variations during geomagnetic storms
Spherical harmonic analysis of worldwide cosmic ray variations during geomagnetic storms, using ground station and satellite data
Akasofu, S.-I.↗
Television multiplexing system
TV multiplexing and broadband multichannel real time telemetry data transmission without loss between Kennedy Space Center and ground station for computer operation
Bruckner, B. G.↗
Development and testing of the S-band antenna subsystem for the Mariner Mars 1971 spacecraft
The Mariner Mars 1971 S-band antenna subsystem is used to transmit and receive S-band signals to and from the Deep Space Instrumentation Facility ground stations. The antenna subsystem consists of a low-gain antenna, a medium-gain antenna, a directional coupler, a high-gain antenna, and all transmission lines required to interconnect the antennas to the spacecraft radio frequency subsystem. The low-gain antenna is used to transmit signals during cruise and receive signals throughout the mission. The medium-gain antenna is coupled to the low-gain antenna via the directional coupler and is used to transmit and receive signals during Mars orbit insertion. The high-gain antenna is used to transmit high data rate signals primarily during Mars orbit.
Brejcha, A. G.↗
A measurement of the general relativistic time delay with data from Mariners 6 and 7
The technique for obtaining range measurements is discussed. It involves measuring elapsed time between the transmission of an encoded signal from the ground station and its return from the spacecraft. The theoretical background for the Mariner Mars 1969 relativity test is presented, including computation of orbits and time transformation. Interplanetary and coronal plasma effects on range and Doppler observations at S-band are also considered. The general relativistic propagation delay was measured and a value of 0.997 for the relativity parameter Gamma star was obtained.
Anderson, J. D.↗
Advanced study of global oceanographic requirements for EOS A/B: Appendix volume
Tables and graphs are presented for a review of oceanographic studies using satellite-borne instruments. The topics considered include sensor requirements, error analysis for wind determination from glitter pattern measurements, coverage frequency plots, ground station rise and set times, a technique for reduction and analysis of ocean spectral data, rationale for the selection of a 2 PM descending orbit, and a priority analysis.
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Laser ranging retroreflector
The lunar laser ranging retroreflector (LRRR) experiments to define the motion of the moon in its orbit are described, and the properties of the LRRR arrays and ground-station operation are discussed. It is concluded that primary benchmarks on the lunar surface are provided by the Apollo 11 and 14 arrays, and the placement of the Apollo 15 reflector.
Faller, J. E.↗
Unmanned spacecraft for surveying earth's resources
The technical objectives and payloads for ERTS A and B are discussed. The primary emphasis is on coverage of the United States and the ocean areas immediately adjacent, using 3-camera return beam vidicon TV system, 4-channel multispectral point scanner, data collection system, and wideband video tape recorder. The expected performance and system characteristics of the RBV system and the 4-band multispectral object plane point scanner are outlined. Ground station considerations are also given.
George, T. A.↗
Future techniques for tracking of synchronous satellites
A tracking system error analysis computer program is reported to study the feasibility of using range sum and range-rate sum measurements through a synchronous satellite to a user satellite, and range sum and range-rate sum measurements through a synchronous satellite to a ground based transponder for tracking of synchronous satellites. Error analysis transformed noise, bias, ground station location and orbit uncertainties into expected uncertainties in each of the orbits after tracking. Results show that both of the proposed measurement methods are feasible for determining and refining the orbits of future synchronous satellites.
Cooley, J. L.↗
Some applications of remote sensing in atmospheric monitoring programs
The applications of remote sensing in atmospheric monitoring programs are described. The organization, operations, and functions of an air quality monitoring network at New Castle County, Delaware is discussed. The data obtained by the air quality monitoring network ground stations and the equipment used to obtain atmospheric data are explained. It is concluded that correlation of the information obtained by the network will make it possible to anticipate air pollution problems in the Chesapeake Bay area before a crisis develops.
Heller, A. N.↗
A space qualified radiation source holder
A radiation source holder was developed to permit controlled exposure of biological material to a gamma-emitting radiation source during flight in a recoverable earth-orbiting satellite. A unique spring drive mechanism, activated by real time commands from the ground station, moved the Sr-85 source from a shielded position to the exposed position and then back to the shielded condition before reentry and recovery. A fail-safe feature utilized the reentry deceleration force to ensure that the source would be in a shielded position during the recovery operations. The device was successfully flown on Biosatellite 2.
Polaski, L. J.↗
Bioresearch module design definition and space shuttle vehicle integration study. Volume 2: Appendices
Data presented in the appendices covers: (1) summary description of baseline power system; (2) revised thermal profile analysis; (3) design analysis of television monitor; (4) bioresearch module ground station support evaluation; (5) variable spin control analysis; and (6) bioresearch modules and work flow.
Lang, A. L., Jr.↗
OSO-6 Orbiting Solar Observatory
The description, development history, test history, and orbital performance analysis of the OSO-6 Orbiting Solar Observatory are presented. The OSO-6 Orbiting Solar Observatory was the sixth flight model of a series of scientific spacecraft designed to provide a stable platform for experiments engaged in the collection of solar and celestial radiation data. The design objective was 180 days of orbital operation. The OSO-6 has telemetered an enormous amount of very useful experiment and housekeeping data to GSFC ground stations. Observatory operation during the two-year reporting period was very successful except for some experiment instrument problems.
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Return-beam vidicon multispectral camera system for ERTS A and B.
This paper describes the return-beam vidicon camera system that RCA is developing for use in the ERTS A and B missions. The major parameters of the two-inch return-beam vidicon camera subsystem are explained, and its performance characteristics are given. The relationship of the three-camera subsystem and the associated ground stations is illustrated. A multispectral aerial photograph is shown which is a simulation of a scene taken on the Apollo 9 mission. The simulated scene was made by the return-beam vidicon camera and a laser-beam image reproducer, and is representative of a typical scene as it would be viewed from space during an ERTS mission.
Miller, B. P.↗
Optimal and suboptimal methods of satellite surveillance for traffic control of transoceanic flights.
Description of a system which uses two synchronous equatorial satellites. Aircraft location is determined by measuring the range of the aircraft to each satellite as well as aircraft altitude, and transmitting this information periodically to a ground station. There, the aircraft's geographic position at the time of transmission is computed. This information is then combined with past position measurements in a suboptimal filter to determine aircraft position and velocity (the velocity being used to estimate aircraft position between transmissions). The suboptimal filter is a simplification of the optimal Kalman filter. Except for altitude information, the system is independent of the aircraft navigation system.
Winter, H.↗
The 20 and 30 GHz communications system for the ATS-F millimeter wave experiment.
The first space communications system operating at millimeter wavelengths is planned for the sixth Applications Technology Satellite (ATS-F), scheduled for launch in May of 1973. The ATS-F experiment is designed to provide engineering data on wideband space-to-earth transmissions at 20 and 30 GHz as a function of meteorological conditions and modulation techniques. The system design for both the spacecraft and ground station portions of the experiment is presented, and the unique design characteristics of these relatively new and unexplored frequency bands are emphasized. The experiment is designed to provide wideband 1440-MHz propagation links and 40-Megabit communications links with simultaneous operation at 20, 30, and 4 GHz for link comparisons.
Ippolito, L. J.↗
Telemetry and command, ATS-F's vital link with earth.
The susceptibility of a synchronous satellite to interference as compared with a low orbiting satellite poses a problem for command operations. The Applications Technology Satellites F and G (ATS F & G) are unique in that they will place the first high gain antenna in space that will reduce the need for high powered ground stations. The telemetry and command subsystem provides the necessary versatility required for the conduct of the many sophisticated experiments that will be conducted by the spacecraft. The subsystem provides continuous 24-hr operation of telemetry and command functions with complete redundancy to minimize problems due to RF interference.
Trudell, B. J.↗