SUMMARY OF INVESTIGATIONS INTO INSTRUMENTATION CALIBRATION,

Abstract

This report summarizes several separate but related theoretical investigations into techniques and approaches to calibration of range instrumentation. Existing calibration techniques are examined in terms of accuracy, cost, and time. Results of a trade-off study examining rocket and/or satellite methods of calibration are presented and the satellite technique is shown to be the most effective. Expressions for modeling of systematic instrumentation errors are presented. A scheme for satellite calibration of the global Satellite Control Facility, which would not require reliance on any external standard, is examined. Detailed analysis of the Atlantic Missile Range MISTRAM and GLOTRAC calibration problem is reviewed and a concept is held forth as the logical primary goal of a program of calibration. The overall conclusion is reached that both satellite and rocket programs of calibration are feasible, if properly designed, but that a satellite program would yield appreciably superior results at far less cost than a rocket program of comparable effectiveness. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 1964
Accession Number
AD0436292

Entities

People

  • Joseph J. Blum

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Calibration
  • Errors
  • Instrumentation
  • Measurement
  • Research Facilities
  • Standards

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites