Space-Based Flight Termination System Incorporating GPS Telecommand Link
Author
Alves, Daniel F., Jr.Affiliation
Alpha Instrumentation and Information ManagementIssue Date
1997-10Keywords
Range Standardization & AutomationRSA IIA
Global Positioning System
GPS
Spacelift
Range safety
Range instrumentation
launch operations
GPS Telecommand Link
flight termination
command destruct
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Proceedings from the International Telemetering Conference are made available by the International Foundation for Telemetering and the University of Arizona Libraries. Visit http://www.telemetry.org/index.php/contact-us if you have questions about items in this collection.Abstract
This paper will investigate the areas which must be addressed to implement a truly integrated Range instrumentation system on a GPS-based Range, using a patented L-Band commanding scheme. Hardware issues will be highlighted as well the issues to be addressed in changing from an audio tone-frequency modulated command system to a digital system incorporating encryption and spread spectrum. Some thoughts addressing costs and schedule to incorporate this approach into the architecture of the U. S. Air Force Range Standardization and Automation (RSA) architecture, as a candidate GPS-based Range are also presented, as well as a discussion of the benefits to be accrued over the existing system, if this approach were adopted.Sponsors
International Foundation for TelemeteringISSN
0884-51230074-9079