A SUMMARY OF CONFIGURATION DESIGN STUDIES FOR A RANGE INSTRUMENTATION CALIBRATION SATELLITE

Abstract

The results are summarized of five separate but related analytical investigations into the engineering design of a calibration satellite. The suitability and adaptability of the MISTRAM, GLOTRAC, and AN/DPN-66 C-Band radar transponders, and xenon flash optical beacon, for use in a proposed calibration satellite is discussed. The over-all results of a separate satellite integration study are likewise prebented. Design specifications have been developed which allow initiation of transponder development. The electronic transponders required in a calibration satellite can be developed essentially from existing missile-rated designs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 31, 1964
Accession Number
AD0439358

Entities

People

  • Joseph J. Blum

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • C Band
  • Energy
  • Frequency
  • High Vacuum
  • Instrumentation
  • Measurement
  • Radar
  • Radiation
  • Radio Frequency
  • Solar Cells
  • Solar Panels
  • Spacecraft
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transmitters

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites