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COSPAS-SARSAT Satellite Orbit Predictor. Volume 3The satellite orbit predictor is a graphical aid for determining the relationship between the satellite (SARSAT or COSPAS) orbit, antenna coverage of the spacecraft and coverage of the LUTs. The predictor allows the user to quickly visualize if a selected position will probably be detected and is composed of a base map and a satellite track overlay for each satellite. Additionally, a table of equator crossings for each satellite is included.
Document ID
19870008380
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Friedman, Morton L.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Garrett, James
(Air Force Communications Service Scott AFB, IL, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1984
Subject Category
Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command And Tracking
Report/Patent Number
NASA/TM-85015-Vol-3
Report Number: NASA/TM-85015-Vol-3
Accession Number
87N17813
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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