ARMY PARTICIPATION IN PROJECT SYNCOM,
Abstract
The SYNCOM spacecraft is a synchronous altitude satellite. It is shown on this slide. The satellite was built by the Hughes Aircraft Corporation. It is about 28 inches in diameter and weights about 85 pounds in orbit. It carries, in addition to communications gear, a small 'on board' propulsion system for orbital corrections. The ground communications support for this project was developed, engineered, installed and operated by the Army. The complex consists of fixed terminals at Fort Dix, New Jersey and Camp Roberts, California, several transportable terminals and one seaborne terminal, the U.S. Naval Ship Kingsport.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0612143
Entities
People
- J. Wilson Johnston