Title :
Evolution and testing of a navigational satellite
Author :
Schreiber, M. A. ; Wyatt, T.
Author_Institution :
Applied Physics Laboratories of The Johns Hopkins University, Silver Spring, Md
Abstract :
A discussion is presented of the design and testing of the first experimental Transit satellite developed for measuring the precision of Doppler tracking, navigation tests, and geodetic determinations. Techniques developed will be employed in the prototype satellites for use in the Transit navigational system.
Keywords :
Crystals; Equations; Instruments; Orbits; Oscillators; Satellites; Transmitters;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1960.6432970
