Communications Electronics Systems Specialist AFSC 30456.

Abstract

This report summarizes the results of the administration of the Electronic Principles Inventory to airmen assigned as Communications Electronics Systems Specialist (AFSC 30456). The report gives a detailed listing of the technical tasks and knowledge needed to perform the jobs within the specialty or career ladder. This specialty has the following functions: Analyzes data to determine spacecraft communications transponder operational readiness; calculates timing and orbital parameters for communications spacecraft acquisition and tracking; establishes a communications link with the distant earth terminal via the communications spacecraft; operates the earth terminal control console and continuously monitors the systems performance indicators; performs detailed repair and modification of earth terminal equipment; and implements earth terminal operation/maintenance activities in accordance with operational directives. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 02, 1977
Accession Number
ADA045039

Entities

People

  • Harold T. Welch
  • Thomas J. O'connor

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Amplifiers
  • Amplitude Modulation
  • Command And Control
  • Computer Programs
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electron Tubes
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Electronics
  • Measurement
  • Microwave Amplifiers
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Signal Generators
  • Three Dimensional
  • Training
  • Transistor Amplifiers
  • Transmission Lines

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites