SATELLITE ORBIT SIMULATOR AND DISPLAY

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Abstract:

The present equipment is now showing 192 points on the tracks of 4 satellites with periods of up to 11 days, and data-storage capacity is suitable for over 11 days of future-orbital information. A revision to 128 points on the tracks of 6 satellites with the 11-day time base is possible using the data-storage system provided. Display of an intensified spot for satellite position and a 3-decimal-digit readout of object number or ALTITUDE IS INCLUDED. Techniques used to produce the display include 1 Input data on punchedpaper tape 2 High-access-speed storage on a magnetic drum 3 Arithmatic operations performed in Plug-In Units designed in 8-bit modules 4 Satellite position and track display on a magnetically-deflected, 21-in, cathode-ray tube and 5 Light Gun triggered by the presence of an illuminated point on the scope. Author

Author(s):
No Author(s) Identified
Author Organization(s):
PASTORIZA ELECTRONICS INC BOSTON MASS
Pagination:
0001

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFCRL-1101
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF19 604 7478
Monitor Series:
1101
 Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*DISPLAY SYSTEMS, *ORBITS, *SIMULATION, CODING, COMPUTER LOGIC
Report Date:
1961 Oct 01