Computerized real time sounding rocket control
Abstract
A minicomputer has been utilized in the control of sounding rocket payloads. The system consists of two-way communication from the vehicle to the computer, a T.V. link and an operator's panel. The operator has cursors on the T.V. and joysticks to control vehicle pointing. The computer receives, processes and displays data which the experimenter can use to determine optimal vehicle pointing locations and command instrument functions. In this manner, commanded instrument functions can be controlled by data results as well as timed intervals in a simple, fast, straightforward manner.
- Publication:
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5th Sounding Rocket Technology Conference
- Pub Date:
- 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979srt..conf...81S
- Keywords:
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- Digital Command Systems;
- Numerical Control;
- Pointing Control Systems;
- Real Time Operation;
- Rocket-Borne Instruments;
- Sounding Rockets;
- Computer Techniques;
- Missile Control;
- Radio Control;
- Solar Instruments;
- Video Data;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking