HAYSTACK POINTING SYSTEM: SATELLITE

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Abstract:

As one of its options, the Haystack pointing system can track satellites. Given mean orbital parameters of the type used by the Smithsonian AStrophysical Observatory, the Satellite program obtains osculating elements where the perturbations are caused by the ellipsoidal shape of the earth. From these elements, the program computes celestial coordinates and their rates of change which are used by other programs in the pointing system to provide antenna pointing angles, range, and doppler.

Author(s):
Mathiasen, Arthur A. ; Drinan, John D.
Author Organization(s):
MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB
Descriptive Note:
Technical note
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0472589
Pagination:
0154

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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):
MIT-TN-1965-36, ESD-TDR-65-422
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF 19(628)-5167
Project Number(s):
AF649L
Monitor Series:
TDR-65-422, AFSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES, *RADAR ANTENNAS, AIR FORCE RESEARCH, CELESTIAL NAVIGATION, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, DIGITAL COMPUTERS, ERRORS, ORBITS, RADAR
Field(s)/Group(s):
Unmanned Spacecraft
Keyword(s):
HAYSTACK HILL ANTENNA, HAYSTACK POINTING SYSTEM
Report Date:
1965 Sep 09