Title :
Use of Radio Equipment for Space Shuttle Navigation
Author :
Schiesser, Emil R.
Author_Institution :
Lyndon B.Johnson Space Center,NASA, Houston, TX
fDate :
11/1/1978 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper discusses the role of radio navigation and communications equipment for Space Shuttle navigation. Radio navigation systems are discussed in terms of their ability to support Space Shuttle flight operations. A phased development of navigation capability from conventional trackers to relay satellites and navigation satellites is reviewed.
Keywords :
Radio navigation; Satellite navigation systems; Space Shuttle; Space-vehicle navigation; Communication equipment; Computer displays; Earth; Extraterrestrial measurements; Radio navigation; Relays; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite navigation systems; Space shuttles; Vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Communications, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TCOM.1978.1094035
