UHF Telemetry System Development at White Sands Missile Range

Abstract

This paper describes UHF telemetry system development at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), New Mexico, to achieve the telemetry operation change from VHF to UBF. Component and subsystem development is discussed. Results of the S-band equipment testing using the L-20 light aircraft, the F-100F jet fighter, POGO missile, and ATHENA re-entry vehicles are presented. Comparative analysis of missileborne telemetry data transmitted through both the standard VHF and the developmental S-band links are made.