Use of Radio Equipment for Space Shuttle Navigation

1 November 1978

journal article
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Communications

Vol. 26 (11) , 1514-1520
https://doi.org/10.1109/TCOM.1978.1094035

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

SPACE SHUTTLES
RADIO NAVIGATION
SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEMS
SATELLITE BROADCASTING
EARTH
VEHICLES
COMPUTER DISPLAYS
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
RELAYS
EXTRATERRESTRIAL MEASUREMENTS

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