THE SATRAK SIMULATOR

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Abstract:

The SATRAK Simulator SAtellite TRajectory and Attitude Kinematic Simulator is an instrument which can quickly measure simulated satellite aspect as a function of sensor location, satel lite trajectory, satellite attitude, and time. The instrument can simulate circular orbits of altitudes from 80 to 440 nautical mile range and for any inclination angle. Design accuracy for deriving aspect angles is within two degrees. This report defines the SATRAK describes com ponents of the instrument provides typical examples of its function defines the accuracy as well as the limitations of the instrument and discusses the type of problems which it can solve. The instruments parts are described in detail sufficient to permit model construction.

Author(s):
No Author(s) Identified
Author Organization(s):
AEROSPACE CORP EL SEGUNDO CA
Supplementary Note:
Unclassified report DOI: 10.21236/AD0402684
Pagination:
0029

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TDR-169-3305-TN-3, SSD-TDR-63-63
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF 04(695)-169
Monitor Series:
TDR-63-63, SSD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*SIMULATORS, *EARTH ORBITS, *ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES, FLIGHT, SPACECRAFT TRAJECTORIES, SATELLITE ATTITUDE, CIRCULAR ORBITS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Spacecraft Trajectories and Reentry
Keyword(s):
SATRAK(SATELLITE TRAJECTORY AND ATTITUDE KINEMATIC)
Report Date:
1963 Mar 30