The ERS-1 ground segment

The ERS-1 ground segment and its relation to the ERS-1 satellite are presented. Satellite features on the downlinks and the on-board recording and playback are described. The ERS-1 program calls for one dedicated principal ground station at Kiruna which provides thematic products in near real-time o...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Katzenbeisser, R. H.
Format: Other/Unknown Material
Language:unknown
Published: 1984
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Online Access:http://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?R=19840025923
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Summary:The ERS-1 ground segment and its relation to the ERS-1 satellite are presented. Satellite features on the downlinks and the on-board recording and playback are described. The ERS-1 program calls for one dedicated principal ground station at Kiruna which provides thematic products in near real-time on a regular basis. These fast delivery products are described and the related processing requirements are outlined. The design of the Kiruna station is presented and its elements are sketched.