A technique was devised for the Mariner Mars 1971 mission wherein both ground and in-flight calibrations were performed. A more analytical approach was used for ground calibration, and in-flight calibration was performed using narrow-angle television pictures of stars. The Mariner Mars 1971 calibration technique and results are summarized.


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    Title :

    Mariner Mars 1971 scan platform pointing calibration


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


    Publication date :

    1972-04-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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