Satellite/Buoy Readout Program.
Abstract
A buoy satellite communications and position fixing experiment was conducted during February thru May of 1969 from a buoy deep moored off Bermuda. The experiment objective is the recording of sufficient data for concept selection and design of data readout and position fixing systems for buoys with adequate fix accuracy, data capacity, data rate and high reliability at minimum cost. To meet this objective a comprehensive experiment was planned and carried out to develop an experimental data base using existing equipments mounted on a common test platform, the Sea Robin Buoy. The results of the experiment also permit direct comparison of alternate satellite relay and direct HF communication concepts. NASA's ATS-3 satellite relayed data at VHF frequencies to and from the buoy. The electronics subsystems within the Sea Robin Buoy are described in detail. A brief description of the buoy hull and mooring systems are also presented. The success of the experiment clearly indicate that buoy/satellite communications and position fixing at VHF frequencies, using synchronous satellites, are reliable enough to be considered for operational applications. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 30, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0858145
Entities
People
- C. E. Mcgee
- C. E. Mortlock
- L. A. Cheney
- R. E. Anderson
- R. Rakowski
Organizations
- General Electric