LAGEOS Acquisition and Initial Assessment, 1976-06-18
Scope and Contents
Articles, photographs, documents, and artifacts pertaining to LAGEOS.
Dates
- Creation: 1976-06-18
Creator
- From the Collection: United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (1958-) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research in the Archives & Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.5 Linear feet (2 boxes.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) Baker-Nunn camera and laser network provided teh orbital acquisition for Lageos. Signal-strength and range-noise measurements made by SAO and NASA show that the satellite is functioning as anticipated. Epoc June 7.0; inclination 109.8585 deg; eccentricity 0.003929; apogee 5914.9 km; perigee 5845.4 km; period 225.4706 min; semimajor axis 12271.790 km.
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections Repository
M. Louis Salmon Library
301 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, AL 35899 Alabama 35899 United States of America
256-824-6526
archives@uah.edu