High Energy Astronomy Observatory programThe series of three orbiting high energy astronomy observatories that comprise the HEAO program are described. Several unique designs as well as the attitude control and determination system, used for observatory scan rotation of the first and third missions and for precision pointing on the second mission, are analyzed. Attention is given to observatory requirements, design characteristics, and the RGA performance summary.
Document ID
19800030649
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Wojtalik, F. S. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, Ala., United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Meeting Information
Meeting: A link between science and applications of automatic control