Title :
Transportable orbital tracking, telemetry and command system
Author :
Powell, Wayne R.
Author_Institution :
Telemetry Syst. Sect., NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Wallops Island, VA, USA
Abstract :
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center has implemented an automated ground-based telemetry, command, and Doppler system. Its function is to support the low-earth-orbiting satellite and sounding rocket programs. This fully transportable system can be configured with the capability to provide unmanned satellite support for seven days or operator augmented automated sounding rocket launch and tracking support. An extensive overview of the evolutionary status and functional capabilities of such systems is provided
Keywords :
aerospace computer control; artificial satellites; command and control systems; ground support systems; rockets; telemetering systems; tracking systems; Doppler system; Goddard Space Flight Center; NASA; automated sounding rocket launch; command system; low Earth orbiting satellite; sounding rocket programs; telemetry; transportable orbital tracking system; unmanned satellite support; Containers; Diversity reception; Extraterrestrial measurements; Low earth orbit satellites; NASA; Personnel; Rockets; Satellite ground stations; Space missions; Telemetry;
Conference_Titel :
Telesystems Conference, 1993. 'Commercial Applications and Dual-Use Technology', Conference Proceedings., National
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1325-9
DOI :
10.1109/NTC.1993.292978
