Investigations were made of a configuration for a spaceborne laser radar (ladar) to meet the requirements for rendezvous and docking with a cooperative object in synchronous orbit. An analysis was completed of laser phase locking techniques, while experimental verification was made of pulse repetition frequency and resonant scanning control loops. Data measurements on a satellite mock-up were also made. The investigation supports the original contention that a rendezvous and docking ladar can be configured to offer a cost effective and reliable solution to envisioned space missions.


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    Title :

    Laser Space Rendezvous and Docking System Study Continuation


    Contributors:
    S. Adelman (author) / H. Heynau (author) / S. Levinson (author) / F. Weindling (author)

    Publication date :

    1977


    Size :

    70 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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