Synchronous Meteorological Satellite Direct Readout Ground System Digital Video Electronics

Abstract

The material presented in this report is a brief introduction to the Synchronous Meteorological Satellite (SMS) stretched Visual and Infrared Spin Scan Radiometer (VISSR) data down link. A brief description of the Direct Readout Ground Station (DRGS) follows. This is intended to give the reader a very general concept of the VISSR signal origin and user termination. Problem areas in the White Sands Missile Range DRGS are pointed out, and steps taken to correct the problems are briefly explained. The White Sands Digital Video Drawer is explained in great detail. Schematics are provided to help the reader through the explanation. The digital video drawer is the heart of the analog processing system and has presented the most problems. This report will be followed by additional reports and future updates and subsystem components.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA043670

Entities

People

  • Dennis Hall
  • Marvin H. Dubbin

Organizations

  • United States Army Communications-Electronics Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Artillery
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Clocks
  • Crystal Structure
  • Data Transmission
  • Digital Video
  • Ecology
  • Ground Stations
  • Infrared Detectors
  • Laser Beams
  • Lasers
  • Measurement
  • Meteorological Satellites
  • Military Research
  • Rodents
  • Trailing Edges

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Business Analytics
  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Space