Mechanical Engineering Design of the DREO Optical Recorder for SEASAT.

Abstract

This paper contains a description of the mechanical engineering aspects of the DREO optical recorder for SEASAT. The concept, design and construction are discussed in detail. The device receives a signal from the satellite and converts it into an intensity modulated line on an oscilloscope. This line is focused by a lens system on to a moving film. The motion of the film allows an image to build up. The speed and tension of the film are controlled by servomotors. The recorder functioned well and produced valuable information before the failure of SEASAT. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA079689

Entities

People

  • D. J. Hidson
  • V. H. Pede

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Assembly
  • Cameras
  • Cassettes
  • Construction
  • Couplings
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Films
  • Intensity
  • Manufacturing
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Recording Systems
  • Rods
  • Tensile Strength

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space