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Accession Number:
AD0832153
Title:
AZUSA...A PRECISION, OPERATIONAL, AUTOMATIC TRACKING SYSTEM.
Corporate Author:
GENERAL DYNAMICS/ASTRONAUTICS SAN DIEGO CA
Report Date:
1959-03-01
Abstract:
The AZUSA system supplies continuous, nonambiguous trajectory data in real time. Cartesian coordinates X, Y, and Z of the vehicle being tracked can be derived from these data. Higher-precision incremental cosine and range data are available for computation of X, Y, and Z velocities. The absolute and incremental values of the tracking data are supplied in digital form to an IBM 704 or IBM 709 computer for real-time impact or orbit prediction. The data are also recorded on magnetic tape for post-flight analysis. Advanced AZUSA systems can be used for vehicle commands, telemetry data transmission, space-probe tracking, and space communications. Combined with digital computers, advanced AZUSA systems can perform guidance functions, supply navigational information, and determine space-probe orbits. Author
Pages:
0052
File Size:
0.00MB
