Progress in preparing equipment for the preoperational demonstration of the 1.6 GHz satellite system
Abstract
The receiving equipment developed for the 1.6 GHz satellite system is described. Emphasis is given to eight new EPIRBs which were tested during the Coordinated Trials Program in Germany. Some design improvements incorporated into the new EPIRBS are discussed, including: a cradle-release mechanism for free float activation; inductive linkage for data inputs; and an active radar homing transponder operating at 9 GHz. A photograph of the EPIRB encoder is provided.
- Publication:
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Stockholm International Astronautical Federation Congress
- Pub Date:
- October 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985stoc.iafcW....G
- Keywords:
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- Navigation Aids;
- Performance Tests;
- Radio Beacons;
- Satellite Networks;
- Buoys;
- Design Analysis;
- Signal Processing;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking