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SATELLITE POSITION SYSTEM [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
CONT

Various attitude sensors, SPS (Satellite Positioning System) and data transmitting antennas are mounted on the outside surfaces of the equipment panels and the bottom deck.

OBS

There are two methods for positioning a satellite: distance measurement from the ground station, and GPS [Global Positioning System].

OBS

satellite positioning system; SPS: term and abbreviation officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
CONT

Panne du système de positionnement du satellite (reaction wheels).

OBS

système de positionnement du satellite; SPS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR).

Spanish

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