The SARSAT Local User Terminal (LUT) is described. The RF receiving subsystem is based on a conventional 3 m dish antenna mounted on an elevation-over-azimuth pedestal to permit tracking of the low altitude, near polar satellites. Only program tracking is used since orbit parameters and time must always be known precisely for use in position location. Operation of the LUT is split into real-time mode during which Doppler data are generated and stored, and post-pass during which data are sorted and position located. Location accuracy is to within 20 km.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Canadian Astronautics Limited's SARSAT ground stations


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1984-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    COSPAS-SARSAT

    Lett, S. | TIBKAT | 2020


    COSPAS-SARSAT

    Lett, S. | TIBKAT | 2018


    The COSPAS-SARSAT system

    Werstiuk, H. L. / Ludwig, D. / Trudell, B. J. et al. | NTRS | 1984


    COSPAS/SARSAT: An overview

    Mcgunigal, T. E. / Mckinnon, D. J. / Brachet, G. et al. | NTRS | 1984


    COSPAS-SARSAT In The 90's

    Bailey, J. T. / Radio Technical Commission for Marine Services | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1989