Title :
Command Link Encoder for Gemini Rendezvous
Author :
Harriger, Keith A. ; Fay, Joseph G.
Author_Institution :
Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Baltimore, Md. 21203
fDate :
7/1/1968 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The first application of a magnetic encoder in a space-to-space command link was proven successful in the Gemini rendezvous missions. The functional aspects of the command link and the mechanization of the encoder are described.
Keywords :
Control systems; Decoding; Magnetic separation; Phase detection; Pulse modulation; Radar detection; Radar tracking; Space vehicles; Spaceborne radar; Vehicle detection;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAES.1968.5409029
