POPSAT - A geodetic satellite system concept
Abstract
The mission objectives, system concept, microwave tracking system, and spacecraft design of the Precise Orbit Positioning Satellite (POPSAT) are discussed. The mission specifications are cited and the payload elements are described. The on-ground and on-board tracking systems are considered along with the operation and data handling concept. The thermal control, attitude control, data handling, power supply, and solar array systems aboard the spacecraft are covered.
- Publication:
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Budapest International Astronautical Federation Congress
- Pub Date:
- October 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983buda.iafcT....A
- Keywords:
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- Geodetic Satellites;
- Onboard Equipment;
- Satellite Tracking;
- Spacecraft Performance;
- Data Systems;
- Microwave Transmission;
- Orbit Transfer Vehicles;
- Spacecraft Design;
- Spacecraft Power Supplies;
- Temperature Control;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking