DSCS (Defense Satellite Communications System) II 9444 Despin Pointing Anomaly

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Abstract:

Presents the results of an investigation of minor intermittent pointing wander in 9444 and other DSCS II satellites. Ascribes the effect to sticking in the preload mechanism, and shows numerical reasons for this conclusion.

Author(s):
Fowler, P. H.
Author Organization(s):
TRW DEFENSE SYSTEMS GROUP REDONDO BEACHCA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA129815
Pagination:
0089

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TRW-36060-AR-026
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F04701-80-C-0022
Monitor Series:
AFSC/SSD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*COMMUNICATION SATELLITES, ANOMALIES, PAYLOAD, ATTITUDE CONTROL SYSTEMS, SPACECRAFT COMPONENTS, SPINNING(MOTION), SATELLITE ATTITUDE, BALL BEARINGS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Unmanned Spacecraft, Non-Radio Communications
Keyword(s):
Despin pointing anomaly
Report Date:
1983 Apr 01