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Second generation timing system for ranging experiment Apollo lunar laserThe status of the timing electronics for the lunar laser ranging station in Hawaii is discussed. The aim of the experiment is to measure, with high accuracy, the distance from a fixed point on earth to a retroreflector array which was placed on the lunar surface. The operating procedure for conducting the experiment is described. The components of the system are analyzed to show the effectiveness and accuracy of the facility.
Document ID
19750003181
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Currie, D. G. (Maryland Univ. College Park, MD, United States)
Steggerda, C. (Maryland Univ. College Park, MD, United States)
Rayner, J. (Maryland Univ. College Park, MD, United States)
Buennagel, A. (Maryland Univ. College Park, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
November 16, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Goddard Space Flight Center Proc. of the 4th Precise Time and Time Interval Planning Meeting
Subject Category
Lasers And Masers
Accession Number
75N11253
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-21-002-267
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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