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Canadian Astronautics Limited's SARSAT ground stationsThe SARSAT Local User Terminal (LUT) is described. The RF receiving subsystem is based on a conventional 3 m dish antenna mounted on an elevation-over-azimuth pedestal to permit tracking of the low altitude, near polar satellites. Only program tracking is used since orbit parameters and time must always be known precisely for use in position location. Operation of the LUT is split into real-time mode during which Doppler data are generated and stored, and post-pass during which data are sorted and position located. Location accuracy is to within 20 km.
Document ID
19850022791
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Taylor, J. D.
(Canadian Astronautics Ltd. Ottawa Ontario, Canada)
Renner, R. C.
(Canadian Astronautics Ltd. Ottawa Ontario, Canada)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: CNES Satellite Aided Search and Rescue. Exptl. Results and Operational Prospects
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Accession Number
85N31104
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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