An Ultrastable Crystal Oscillator for Beacons (Program SARSAT),

Abstract

An oven controlled oscillator has been developed by QE.A in collaboration with the C.N.E.S. to equip beacons for the SARSAT project. The aim of this project is to speed up rescue operations by pinpointing targets through precise satellite observation. The means of location are: - on board equipment assuring reception and pre-processing of the collected data. - ground stations for processing data sent by satellite in real time to local security stations. - distress beacons at 406 MHz adapted to the space system. These beacons contain an ultra stable oscillator the characteristics of which condition the performance of the whole system. Improvements over other similar oscillators have been made with regard to size, power consumption, resistance against shock and vibration.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADP002514

Entities

People

  • A. Stahl
  • M. Brunet

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Crystal Oscillators
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Energy Consumption
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Shift
  • Ground Stations
  • Observation
  • Oscillators
  • Pennsylvania
  • Resistance
  • Security
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Stations
  • Teamwork

Readers

  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects