A PROPOSED ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERTER FOR SMALL EARTH SATELLITES.

Abstract

This proposal describes an analog to digital converter suitable for use in small earth orbiting satellites. The theory of operation is also discussed. Some of the advantages of this converter are that (a) for the most part it can be constructed from available integrated circuits, (b) it is small in size and consumes less power than A/D converters of other types, and (c) the design requires no parts with light tolerances and is free from errors due to drift. It is proposed that this analog to digital converter be used in the X-Ray Explorer Satellite and in the Navy Navigation Satellite programs. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0666811

Entities

People

  • J. C. Loessi

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Circuits
  • Converters
  • Geodetic Satellites
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Navigation
  • Navigation Satellites
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Vehicles
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Geodesy
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites