Space Shuttle utilization of TDRSS servicesThis paper provides a general description of how the tracking and data relay satellite system (TDRSS) will be utilized by the Space Shuttle. The design approaches which were necessitated for both the Shuttle S-band and Ku-band subsystems are functionally described, and current performance estimates are summarized for each communications link. The operational advantages and disadvantages of TDRSS to Shuttle are briefly considered, and both the technical and operational problem areas which have been identified to date are described.
Document ID
19790029301
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Batson, B. H. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Novosad, S. W. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Sheehan, T. W. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, Tex., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1977
Subject Category
Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command And Tracking
Meeting Information
Meeting: In: NTC ''77; National Telecommunications Conference