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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory laser tracking systemsThe four SAO laser satellite-ranging systems, located in Brazil, Peru, Australia, and Arizona, have been in operation for more than five years and have provided ranging data at accuracy levels of a meter or better. The paper examines system hardware (laser transmitter, the electronics, mount, photoreceiver, minicomputer, and station timing) and software (prediction program, calibration programs, and data handling and quick-look programs) and also considers calibration, station operation, and system performance.
Document ID
19770051278
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Pearlman, M. R.
(Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Cambridge, MA, United States)
Lanham, N. W.
(Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Cambridge, MA, United States)
Lehr, C. G.
(Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Cambridge, MA, United States)
Wohn, J.
(Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Cambridge, Mass., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
May 11, 1977
Subject Category
Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command And Tracking
Accession Number
77A34130
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-09-015-002
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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