Satellite laser ranging work at the Goddard Space Flight CenterThe paper describes the satellite laser ranging system at the Goddard Space Flight Center, its range and accuracy capabilities, and planned improvements for future systems. Major subsystems are described, including the laser, optical/mechanical, receiver, computer/software, timing, and laser data preprocessing subsystems. Operational considerations are examined, with attention given the mobile station layout, manpower requirements, and transportability. System performance is considered, with emphasis on system accuracy (calibration, stability, clock synchronization, atmospheric propagation correction) and range capability.
Document ID
19760058823
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Mcgunigal, T. E. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Carrion, W. J. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Caudill, L. O. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Grant, C. R. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Johnson, T. S. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Premo, D. A. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Spadin, P. L. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Winston, G. C. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, Md., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1975
Subject Category
Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command And Tracking