On-Orbit Support of DARPA-301 Payload.

Abstract

This report covers the DARPA-301 payload on the P78-1 satellite. Until the middle of September 1985 several high-sensitivity gamma-ray detectors continued to perform well and were completely capable of fulfilling the mission objectives. These objectives were: A) Provide the technical planning and liaison with the Air Force Satellite Control Facility and other government agencies as required for the on-orbit satellite support of the DARPA-301 payload; B) Assess the on-orbit operation and quality of data from the DARPA-301 payload on the P78-1 satellite; C) Provide support, including quick-look analysis and interactions with the Air Force Satellite Control Facility, for a regional event; and D) Perform regular analyses of the on-orbit data to maintain updated evaluations of the sensitivities and optimum configurations of the payload for mapping gamma-ray sources. Keywords: Space missions; Flight data tapes; and Electrical configurations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 12, 1985
Accession Number
ADA162718

Entities

People

  • D. W. Datlowe
  • E. E. Gaines
  • G. H. Nakano
  • J. Mobilia
  • W. L. Imhof

Organizations

  • Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Calibration
  • Detectors
  • Electron Energy
  • Electrons
  • Elements
  • Gamma Rays
  • Governments
  • High Latitudes
  • Military Research
  • Missions
  • Payload
  • Security
  • Sensitivity
  • Space Sciences
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites