The Role of Small Satellites in Nasa & Noaa: Earth Observation Programs,9780309069823

The Role of Small Satellites in Nasa & Noaa: Earth Observation Programs

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ISBN13: 9780309069823
ISBN10: 0309069823
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2000-04-01
Publisher(s): Natl Academy Pr
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Summary

Presents the findings of a study conducted by NASA and NOAA consisting of the role small spacecraft play in Earth observation programs. Softcover.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary 1(7)
Introduction
7(4)
References
10(1)
Core Observational Needs
11(11)
Required Measurements
11(5)
Characterization, Calibration, and Validation
16(1)
Data Continuity
17(2)
Simultaneity
19(1)
Sampling Errors
19(1)
Summary
20(1)
References
21(1)
Payload Sensor Characteristics
22(9)
Payload Design and Accommodation Requirements
22(1)
Currently Planned Sensors
23(3)
Sensor Costs
26(1)
Future Sensor Designs: Implications of Advanced Technologies
26(4)
Summary
30(1)
Small Satellite Buses
31(6)
Capabilities of Small Satellite Buses
31(1)
Spacecraft Bus Costs
32(1)
Utility of ``Commercial'' Spacecraft
33(1)
Spacecraft Capability as a Payload Design Parameter
34(1)
Principal Investigator-led Projects
34(1)
Future Trends
35(1)
Summary
35(1)
References
36(1)
Small Launch Vehicles
37(4)
Small Launch Vehicles for EOS and NPOESS
38(2)
Summary
40(1)
Small Satellites And Mission Architectures
41(10)
Options for Distributing Sensors
41(2)
Cost-effectiveness of Small Satellite Architectures
43(5)
Summary
48(2)
References
50(1)
Opportunities and Challenges in Managing Small Satellite Systems
51(7)
Programmatic Approaches to Technical Issues
51(1)
Risks
52(4)
Summary
56(1)
References
57(1)
Findings and Recommendations
58(1)
Mission Costs
58(1)
Meeting Mission Goals: Opportunities with Small Satellites
59(1)
Operational and Research Earth Observations
59(1)
Payloads
60(1)
Satellite Buses
61(1)
Launch Vehicles
61(1)
Mission Architectures
61(1)
System Management
62(1)
Summary
63(4)
APPENDIXES
A Statement of Task
67(2)
B Effects of Technology on Sensor Size and Design
69(8)
C U.S. Launch Vehicles for Small Satellites
77(5)
D Case Studies
82(8)
E Acronyms and Abbreviations
90

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