AZUSA...A PRECISION, OPERATIONAL, AUTOMATIC TRACKING SYSTEM.

Abstract

The AZUSA system supplies continuous, nonambiguous trajectory data in real time. Cartesian coordinates X, Y, and Z of the vehicle being tracked can be derived from these data. Higher-precision incremental cosine and range data are available for computation of X, Y, and Z velocities. The absolute and incremental values of the tracking data are supplied in digital form to an IBM 704 or IBM 709 computer for real-time impact or orbit prediction. The data are also recorded on magnetic tape for post-flight analysis. Advanced AZUSA systems can be used for vehicle commands, telemetry data transmission, space-probe tracking, and space communications. Combined with digital computers, advanced AZUSA systems can perform guidance functions, supply navigational information, and determine space-probe orbits. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1959
Accession Number
AD0832153

Entities

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Automatic Tracking
  • Cartesian Coordinates
  • Computers
  • Data Transmission
  • Digital Computers
  • Magnetic Tape
  • Orbits
  • Precision
  • Probes
  • Space Communications
  • Space Probes
  • Trajectories
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Distributed Systems and Data Platform Development
  • Inertial Navigation Systems.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites