Precision Pointing System Development

Bugos, Robert M.

Sandia National Laboratories

关键词: Apertures;    33 Advanced Propulsion Systems;    Aircraft;    Satellites;    Rockets;   

DOI  :  10.2172/809615
RP-ID  :  SAND2003-0558
RP-ID  :  AC04-94AL85000
RP-ID  :  809615

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The development of precision pointing systems has been underway in Sandia's Electronic Systems Center for over thirty years. Important areas of emphasis are synthetic aperture radars and optical reconnaissance systems. Most applications are in the aerospace arena, with host vehicles including rockets, satellites, and manned and unmanned aircraft. Systems have been used on defense-related missions throughout the world. Presently in development are pointing systems with accuracy goals in the nanoradian regime. Future activity will include efforts to dramatically reduce system size and weight through measures such as the incorporation of advanced materials and MEMS inertial sensors.