LUNAR REFLECTION STUDY

Abstract

A step-by-step approach is presented to the design of a lunar reflection communication system. It deals with those factors which a potential user of the moon for communication purposes must consider before undertaking the design of a system. Limitations of the moon path are shown, together with suggested means for eliminating some of the distortion present on the reflected signals. Methods for the calculation of signal strength, moon availability, moon position, and libration are given, as well as antenna formulas and system noise temperature calculations. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 20, 1962
Accession Number
AD0276233

Entities

People

  • Bryan Claxton
  • Roy E. Anderson

Organizations

  • Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Availability
  • Communication Systems
  • Reflection

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris