A variety of control functions for the CIS HERMES satellite are reviewed. Its mission, to demonstrate high power SHF (12 GHz) transmission is discussed. The satellite was controlled in geostationary orbit for nearly four years from the satellite control center in Ottawa, Canada. Highlights of these operations are outlined. The interactions between many of the automatic onboard control functions and control from the ground are described. Special emphasis is placed on the characteristics and performance of the three axis attitude control system.


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    Title :

    On-orbit control of the Communications Technology Satellite (CTS)/HERMES


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    Publication date :

    1980-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


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    Language :

    English


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