The methods used to calibrate the pointing direction of the Mars 71 spacecraft scan platform are described. Accurate calibration was required to meet the pointing accuracy requirements of the scientific instruments mounted on the platform. A detailed ground calibration was combined with an in-flight calibration utilizing narrow angle television pictures of stars. Results of these calibrations are summarized. (Author)


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    Title :

    Scan Pointing Calibration for the Mariner MARS 1971 Spacecraft


    Contributors:
    W. F. Havens (author) / G. I. Jaivin (author) / G. D. Pace (author) / R. A. Virzi (author)

    Publication date :

    1972


    Size :

    43 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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