The ARGOS system: Situation and progress to date
Abstract
The use of the ARGOS system and mid-term prospects are discussed. Potential users' response to promotion of the location and data collection capabilities of the system is analyzed. The progression and distribution of users' interest by country of all correspondents on all subjects and at all levels from 1976 to 1 Aug. 1979 are reported. System utilization is discussed. Actual operations are tabulated and broken down by platform type. It is noted that the first GARP Global Experiment accounts for 58% of total use.
- Publication:
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In its Data Collection and Location by Satellite p 9 (SEE N81-27170 18-15
- Pub Date:
- 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979dcls.nasa....9T
- Keywords:
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- Argos System;
- Information Dissemination;
- Tiros Operational Satellite System;
- User Requirements;
- Data Collection Platforms;
- Global Atmospheric Research Program;
- International Cooperation;
- Systems Management;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles