Satellite X4: The 100-Element Self-Scanned Photodiode Array Experiment.

Abstract

The report describes the 100-element self-scanned photodiode array experiment as installed in the X4 satellite. Array development, testing and quality assurance procedures are described and a summary of the performance currently achieved is given. Problems which have arisen, notably encapsulation techniques and fixed pattern noise, are discussed and suggestions made for further development.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0782032

Entities

People

  • A. K. Brookman
  • M. J. Pearson

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Coatings
  • Encapsulation
  • Microcapsules
  • Photodiodes

Readers

  • Phased Array Antenna Design.
  • Semiconductor Device Technology
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Space