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)
Scan Pointing Calibration for the Mariner MARS 1971 Spacecraft
1972
43 pages
Report
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English
Mariner Mars 1971 scan platform pointing calibration
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