Geodetic Spacecraft

Abstract

The purpose of Army Contract DA-44-009-ENG-4759 is to provide for the design, fabrication, assembly, test, and preparation for launch of three Geodetic Spacecraft. Each Spacecraft shall accommodate a SECOR TR-17 transponder or equivalent, its related power supply and electronics, and shall be utilized in conjunction with the Geodetic SECOR System built by Cubic Corporation, San Diego, California. This report contains a complete history of the design, development, fabrication, and testing of the three Geodetic Spacecraft furnished in accordance with the above contract. The report covers the work accomplished during the period from 28 February 1961 to 30 October 1961.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 28, 1961
Accession Number
AD0721650

Entities

Organizations

  • Cubic Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antenna Radiation Patterns
  • Cells
  • Circuit Boards
  • Energy
  • Frequency Bands
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Measurement
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Power Converters
  • Signal Generators
  • Solar Cells
  • Solar Energy
  • Spacecraft
  • Telemetry
  • Telemetry Equipment
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Facilities

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites