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Modular antenna pointing system for the Explorer platform satelliteA Modular Antenna Pointing System (MAPS) is described which was designed for on-orbit servicing and on-orbit exchange. The MAPS provides a data link between the Explorer Platform (EP) satellite and the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS). The MAPS consists of a two axis gimbal set used fo position a High Gain Antenna (HGA) toward TDRS, system control electronics, and an extendable mast. The system was qualified and integrated with the EP satellite for an April 1992 launch.
Document ID
19920015832
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Andrus, James (Honeywell, Inc. Glendale, AZ, United States)
Korzeniowski, ED (Honeywell, Inc. Glendale, AZ, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Goddard Space Flight Center, The 26th Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Accession Number
92N25075
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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