Accession Number:

AD0607601

Title:

FLARE ACTIVATED RADIOBIOLOGICAL OBSERVATORY SATELLITE DESIGN STUDY DRAFT.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

BENDIX CORP ANN ARBOR MICH BENDIX SYSTEMS DIV

Personal Author(s):

• LEWIS,L. R.
• Crosmer,W. E.

Report Date:

1964-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

430.0

Abstract:

A satellite system design study was performed to determine the characteristics required of a satellite to evaluate the solar flare and radiation belt hazard to near-earth manned space missions. The study uncovered possible problem areas and investigated their solution. Scientific instrument payloads were selected to measure radiation parameters of significant importance. Trade-off studies among the system parameters were performed and system designs were recommended. A preliminary design was undertaken in each satellite subsystem area two satellite designs were developed. The first was a sophisticated 450-pound satellite compatible with the Delta DSV-3B launch vehicle, and the second was a simplified 150-pound version compatible with the scout SLV-1A vehicle. In addition, breadboard design studies were undertaken on the Power Supply and Solar Flare Detection Subsystem. Author

Descriptors:

• *SPACE ENVIRONMENTS
• *SCIENTIFIC SATELLITES
• *RADIATION MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
• MONITORS
• SOLAR FLARES
• ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES
• RADIATION HAZARDS
• RADIATION DOSAGE
• DOSE RATE
• RADIOBIOLOGY
• PAYLOAD
• LAUNCH VEHICLES
• LIFE EXPECTANCY(SERVICE LIFE)
• ORBITS
• BOOSTER ROCKET ENGINES
• INSTRUMENTATION
• TELEMETER SYSTEMS
• ATTITUDE INDICATORS
• CONTROL SYSTEMS
• POWER SUPPLIES
• DATA PROCESSING
• COSMIC RAYS
• MANNED SPACECRAFT

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Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE