A discussion of tracking and data relay satellites is presented, including the TDRS concept of employing geostationary spacecraft to command, track, and relay data from multiple orbiting satellites to central ground stations. Benefits include economic advantages and improved service. A system design and spacecraft descriptions are included.
Tracking and Data Relay Satellites
IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems ; AES-6 , 3 ; 276-289
1970-05-01
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English
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Online Contents | 1997
|Enhanced Radiative Force Modeling of the Tracking and Data Relay Satellites
Online Contents | 1997
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