The orbital parameters and physical characteristics of two radar calibration spheres of 16-inch and 20-inch diameter launched and constructed by the u.S. Naval research laboratory are given for the information of workers interested in space radar and optical sensor calibration and atmospheric density studies.


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    Title :

    Two spherical calibration satellites


    Contributors:
    Zirm, R.R. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    1 Seite, 1 Tabelle, 1 Quelle


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    German






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