Title :
Objectives, history, and principal achievements of the topside sounder and ISIS programs
Author :
Jackson, John E. ; Warren, E.S.
Author_Institution :
NASA, Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md.
fDate :
6/1/1969 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper discusses the ionospheric satellites that have been developed and launched as a result of the topside sounder and ISIS programs. The mission objectives, the feasibility studies, the program coordination, and the more important scientific accomplishments are summarized.
Keywords :
Coordinate measuring machines; Density measurement; Electrons; Extraterrestrial measurements; History; Intersymbol interference; Ionosphere; Rockets; Satellite broadcasting; Space technology;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1969.7130
