Platform options for the Space Station programPlatforms for polar and 28.5 deg orbits were studied to determine the platform requirements and characteristics necessary to support the science objectives. Large platforms supporting the Earth-Observing System (EOS) were initially studied. Co-orbiting platforms were derived from these designs. Because cost estimates indicated that the large platform approach was likely to be too expensive, require several launches, and generally be excessively complex, studies of small platforms were undertaken. Results of these studies show the small platform approach to be technically feasible at lower overall cost. All designs maximized hardware inheritance from the Space Station program to reduce costs. Science objectives as defined at the time of these studies are largely achievable.
Document ID
19860058493
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mangano, M. J. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Rowley, R. W. (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)