DSCS (Defense Satellite Communications System) II 9444 Despin Pointing Anomaly

Abstract

Presents the results of an investigation of minor intermittent pointing wander in 9444 and other DSCS II satellites. Ascribes the effect to sticking in the preload mechanism, and shows numerical reasons for this conclusion.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA129815

Entities

People

  • P. H. Fowler

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Algorithms
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Bearings
  • Clearances
  • Control Systems
  • Diameters
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Response
  • Friction
  • Geometry
  • Misalignment
  • Satellite Communications
  • Simulations
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Economics
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites