The ariel 3 satellite (Originally the uk-3), launched in may last year, is now providing an earth-orbiting platform for measuring and transmitting back to earth a number of physicel parameters that cannot be deduced from ground observations. This paper outlines some of the many facets of the ariel 3 satellite prorgramme and stresses the reliability needed and achieved of electronic equipment and describes the launch operations at the western range in california.
The ariel 3 satellite project
Radio and Electronic Engineer ; 35 , 1 ; 17-32
1968
16 Seiten, 5 Bilder, 4 Tabellen, 31 Quellen
Article (Journal)
English
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