COMPUTER, GUN DIRECTION, M18 (FADAC) APPLICABILITY IN DEFENSE COMMUNICATION SATELLITE ANTENNA POSITIONER SYSTEM

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Abstract:

The study described in the report was undertaken at the request of the U. S. Army Satellite Communications Agency, Ft. Monmouth, N. J., to determine the suitability of Computer, Gun Direction, M18 FADAC, as the control unit in an Antenna Position Programmer System designed to acquire and track earth satellites. Results of the study show that FADAC has the capability of performing the required functions, can interface with the remainder of the system, and, at operators option, either output control data to the antenna positioner within the real time specified, or generate a punched paper tape.

Author(s):
Smolen, Helen
Author Organization(s):
FRANKFORD ARSENAL PHILADELPHIA PA FIRE CONTROL DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING DIRECTORATE
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. for Dec 1964-Jul 1965
Pagination:
0055

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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):
FA-R-1777
Project Number(s):
DA-1R322101D253
Monitor Series:
SATCOM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES, *COMPUTERS, ANTENNAS, COMMUNICATION SATELLITES, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, FIRE CONTROL COMPUTERS, GUN DIRECTORS, MILITARY SATELLITES, REAL TIME, TRACKING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Computer Hardware, Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment, Fire Control and Bombing Systems
Keyword(s):
FADAC, M 18 COMPUTERS
Report Date:
1965 Oct 01