Title :
Predicted Performance, Global Tracking Network at AMR
Author :
Prim, D.C. ; Lawhead, L.N.
Author_Institution :
Electronic Programs General Dynamics/Astronautics San Diego, California
Abstract :
The major elements of the GLOTRAC Global Tracking Network are described and a brief discussion of their individual capabilities presented. The performance of ground stations assigned to Segment 1 at AMR is examined based on computer simulations and on an informal tracking test in connection with the MA-9 Mercury launch. Considerations involved in the growth of GLOTRAC to an integrated tracking, telecommunications, command and control system are discussed.
Keywords :
Atomic measurements; Extraterrestrial measurements; Hardware; Radar tracking; Satellite ground stations; Spaceborne radar; Testing; Time measurement; Transponders; Vehicle dynamics;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Navigational Electronics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TANE.1963.4502252
