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Mission analysis for earth atmospheric measurements using solar occultation experiments on Shuttle SpacelabsThe maximum geographical coverage of solar occultation experiments for various Shuttle-Spacelab mission concepts is defined and an analysis that includes trade-offs between parameters such as launch time, season, orbital inclination and altitude is presented as well as the mission design data for the Spacelab-3 flight. The effects of orbital ranges from 220 to 600 km on geographical coverage are examined with inclinations up to 97 deg for sun-synchronous orbit. Results show that the widest band of latitude coverage in the tropics and the temperate zones can be achieved with a mid-inclined (i.e., 57 deg) orbit and a mid-morning or late-night launch time.
Document ID
19790063190
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Harrison, E. F. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Lawrence, G. F. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, Va., United States)
Lamkin, S. L. (Vought Corp. Hampton, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1979
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
AAS PAPER 79-102
Meeting Information
Meeting: American Astronautical Society and American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Astrodynamics Specialist Conference
Location: Provincetown, MA
Start Date: June 25, 1979
End Date: June 27, 1979
Sponsors: American Astronautical Society, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Accession Number
79A47203
Distribution Limits
Public
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