Environmental Research Satellite-18 Data Reduction and Analysis. Volume 1. Satellite Description and Operations

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Abstract:

The 17.2 lb. Environmental Research Satellite-18 ORS-III-B carried a set of five radiation detectors designed to measure charged particles, X-rays, gamma rays, and cosmic rays in the near Earth environment.

Author(s):
Peterson, Laurence E. ; Gruber, Duane ; Lewis, Stephen J. ; Stone, Michael R. ; Vette, James I.
Author Organization(s):
CALIFORNIA UNIV SAN DIEGO LA JOLLA
Descriptive Note:
Terminal flight rept.
Supplementary Note:
See also Volume 2, AD0867661.
Pagination:
0074

Security Markings

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):
UCSD-SP-68-5
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F04701-68-C-0108, ARPA ORDER-102
Monitor Series:
ARPA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*RADIATION MEASURING INSTRUMENTS, *SCIENTIFIC SATELLITES, CALIBRATION, CHARGED PARTICLES, COSMIC RAYS, DATA PROCESSING, DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS, DETECTORS, GAMMA RAYS, GEIGER COUNTERS, RADIATION MONITORS, SATELLITE ANTENNAS, SATELLITE ATTITUDE, SOLAR RADIATION, TELEMETER SYSTEMS, X RAYS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Nuclear Instrumentation, Radioactivity, Radioactive Wastes and Fission Products, Unmanned Spacecraft
Keyword(s):
ERS 18 SATELLITE, VELA SATELLITES
Report Date:
1968 Jul 01