A 3-CHANNEL MONOPULSE TRACKING RECEIVER SYSTEM USING COMMERCIAL OFF-THE-SHELF EQUIPMENT
Author
Champion, JamesAffiliation
Microdyne Communications Technologies, Inc.Issue Date
1998-10Keywords
Three-channel monopulsemonopulse tracking system
monopulse receiver
Commercial-off-the-Shelf
telemetry tracking systems
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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
Three-channel monopulse tracking receiver systems are commonly used for high performance tracking of satellites, missiles, or aircraft to maximize the reception of data. Typically, the receiver in such systems are custom designed for their end purpose. This results in a high cost to cover the development, service, and support of a highly specialized piece of equipment. This paper covers the requirements and performance of a 3-channel monopulse tracking receiver assembled from commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment. Such a system provides an option for designing or upgrading tracking stations with the lower cost, larger support base, and greater system configuration choices that are available with COTS equipment.Sponsors
International Foundation for TelemeteringISSN
0884-51230074-9079