A Review of the Mission Success of Communications Satellites and Related Spacecraft.

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Abstract:

The mission successes of a number of satellites designed for long operational lifetimes are presented. Based on this compilation, a number of statistical correlations are made in an attempt to determine those attributes of a program which, if emphasized during the program design development phase, will maximize the probability of mission success. Mission success, as used here, is the attainment of long operational life for each satellite. Author

Author(s):
Levine, S. E.
Author Organization(s):
AEROSPACE CORP EL SEGUNDO CALIF SATELLITE SYSTEMS DIV
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Supplementary Note:
See also Rept. no. TOR-0076(6792)-1-Vol-1, AD-B010 123L.
Pagination:
0025

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TR-0078(3417)-1, SAMSO-TR-77-180
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F04701-77-C-0078
Monitor Series:
TR-77-180
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1_Force Support
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*COMMUNICATION SATELLITES, *MILITARY SATELLITES, ORBITS, LIFE EXPECTANCY(SERVICE LIFE), MISSION PROFILES, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), RELIABILITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Unmanned Spacecraft, Non-Radio Communications
Keyword(s):
Satellite communications
Report Date:
1977 Oct 01