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Systems analysis for ground-based optical navigation
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
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| Author | Synnott, S. P. Owen Jr., W. M. Null, G. W. |
| Copyright Year | 1992 |
| Description | Deep-space telecommunications systems will eventually operate at visible or near-infrared regions to provide increased information return from interplanetary spacecraft. This would require an onboard laser transponder in place of (or in addition to) the usual microwave transponder, as well as a network of ground-based and/or space-based optical observing stations. This article examines the expected navigation systems to meet these requirements. Special emphasis is given to optical astrometric (angular) measurements of stars, solar system target bodies, and (when available) laser-bearing spacecraft, since these observations can potentially provide the locations of both spacecraft and target bodies. The role of astrometry in the navigation system and the development options for astrometric observing systems are also discussed. |
| File Size | 1390213 |
| Page Count | 18 |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19930009711 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t8rc1zr0f |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1992-11-15 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Aircraft Communications And Navigation Position Location Deep Space Very Long Base Interferometry Telecommunication Systems Analysis Transponders Astrometry Optical Measurement Interplanetary Spacecraft Laser Applications Spacecraft Tracking Space Navigation Microwaves Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
