Construction of 'Cosmos' Satellites

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Abstract:

The design and employment of Soviet satellites of the Cosmos series is discussed. A brief discussion of the overall Cosmos program is discussed followed by a more detailed discussion of its specific sub programs investigation of the lower atmosphere, investigations of the structure and variations of the upper atmosphere, investigations of the ionosphere, the study of forpuscular radiation, investigation of radiation at low altitudes, investigation of the suns shortwave radiation, investigation of meteoric matter, measurements of the earths magnetic field telescopes in space, socmic rays, and other technical experiments.

Author(s):
Zaitsev, Yu. I.
Author Organization(s):
FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIV WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
Supplementary Note:
Edited trans. of mono. Sputniki Kosmos (Cosmos Satellites) n.p. p1-63, 1970
Pagination:
0085

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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):
FTD-HT-23-108-72
Monitor Series:
FTD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_1_Force Support
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*SCIENTIFIC SATELLITES, USSR, ORBITS, ATTITUDE CONTROL SYSTEMS, SPACE ENVIRONMENTS, METEOROLOGICAL SATELLITES, SOLAR CELLS, CONFIGURATIONS, POWER SUPPLIES, STABILIZATION SYSTEMS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Unmanned Spacecraft
Keyword(s):
TRANSLATIONS, COSMOS SATELLITES
Report Date:
1972 Aug 01