FLARE ACTIVATED RADIOBIOLOGICAL OBSERVATORY SATELLITE DESIGN STUDY DRAFT.

Abstract

A satellite system design study was performed to determine the characteristics required of a satellite to evaluate the solar flare and radiation belt hazard to near-earth manned space missions. The study uncovered possible problem areas and investigated their solution. Scientific instrument payloads were selected to measure radiation parameters of significant importance. Trade-off studies among the system parameters were performed and system designs were recommended. A preliminary design was undertaken in each satellite subsystem area; two satellite designs were developed. The first was a sophisticated 450-pound satellite compatible with the Delta DSV-3B launch vehicle, and the second was a simplified 150-pound version compatible with the scout (SLV-1A) vehicle. In addition, breadboard design studies were undertaken on the Power Supply and Solar Flare Detection Subsystem. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0607601

Entities

People

  • L. R. Lewis
  • W. E. Crosmer

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Corpuscular Radiation
  • Cosmic Rays
  • Detection
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Launch Vehicles
  • Missions
  • Observatories
  • Payload
  • Power Supplies
  • Radiation
  • Solar Flares
  • Space Missions
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

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

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites