INTRODUCTION OF S-BAND TELEMETRY TRACKING SYSTEMS AT THE CHURCHILL RESEARCH RANGE (CRR) DURING 1983/84

• Main Author: Dawson, Brian F.
• Other Authors: Canada Centre for Space Science
• Language: en_US
• Published: International Foundation for Telemetering 1984
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10150/611968; http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/611968

International Telemetering Conference Proceedings / October 22-25, 1984 / Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada === S-Band Auto-track systems were introduced at CRR in January 1983 and each consists of a 3.0 metre reflector, pedestal, servo drive, antenna controller with dual RF channels, double ended feed, low noise amplifier and downconverters to P-Band frequencies. The S-Band requirements and restrictions at CRR will be discussed, and the factors restricting launch acquisition explained. Angle data (AZ/EL) is transferred in real-time to an HP 9845 processor for quick-look and later trajectory analysis purposes plus comparison with Interferometer/Tone Ranging and Command Systems (TRACS) data. This presentation is intended to provide a basic familiarity with S-Band facilities and capabilities now available to Range Users at CRR.