A Microprocessor System for Controlling the Ohio State University Compact Range Target Support Pedestal.

Abstract

An advanced microprocessor-based stepper motor controller for the target support pedestal of the Ohio State University's compact backscatter measurement range has been constructed. The controller accurately controls target rotation and provides the target aspect angle to a host computer. Custom software for the controller implements a set of commands that provide variable rotational velocities and accelerations, as well as special stepping routines useful for the backscatter measurement process. The commands can be invoked remotely by a host computer or locally via a front panel keypad. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA162391

Entities

People

  • Shawn Pleasants

Organizations

  • Ohio State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Brushless Dc Motors
  • Circuit Boards
  • Circuits
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Connectors
  • Converters
  • Debugging
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Host Computers
  • Measurement
  • Microprocessors
  • Printed Circuits
  • Software Development
  • Stepper Motors

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.