ADVENT/AGENA B AEROSPACE GROUND EQUIPMENT. VOLUME II. CHECKOUT EQUIPMENT.

Abstract

The equipment analyzed in this volume is used to check the flight readiness of Advent/Agena B satellite functions before launch. This ground checkout gives the best assurance that the satellite will perform properly when in orbit. The various sections describe the checkout equipment and explain its function in testing the operation of satellite subsystems and components. Some of these operations and components are checked before the satellite is delivered to the launch pad; others are monitored during launch countdown. Following is a brief resume of the function of the checkout equipment for each subsystem and of the satellite system as a whole: Subsystem B (Propulsion), Subsystem C (Auxiliary Power), Subsystem D (Guidance), Subsystem D (Flight Control), Subsystem H (Communications and Control), and Systems Checkout (Satellite).

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 04, 1961
Accession Number
AD0801098

Entities

Organizations

  • Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Checkout Equipment
  • Ground Support Equipment
  • Guidance
  • Test Equipment

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites