Three studies were completed establishing sensor performance, technology status, and conceptual design requirements for rendezvous stationkeeping, and docking. A consideration of design constraints and the availale technology has led to the conclusion that the sensor should be a CW optical radar employing a semiconductor-laser transmitter and an image-dissector receiver. The performance obtainable for a representative sensor was compared to specifications generated during the study and it was found that this type of sensor can meet the needs of future Earth-orbital operations.


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    Title :

    Berthing/docking


    Contributors:
    Erwin, H. (author)


    Publication date :

    1982-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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