The probe bus and orbiter subsystems are defined, and tradeoffs analyzed. Subsystems discussed include: communications, electric power, data handling, attitude determination and control, propulsion, thermal control, structure and mechanisms, NASA/ESRO orbiter interface, mission operation, and flight support.
Systems Design Study of the Pioneer Venus Spacecraft. Volume 1: Technical Analyses and Tradeoffs, Sections 8-12 (Part 4 of 4)
1973
511 pages
Report
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Englisch