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ADCS [3 records]

Record 1 2007-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
CONT

The Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) deals with the satellite attitude in space. The satellite attitude varies depending on the configuration, and it is determined and controlled by mission fulfillment.

CONT

Attitude Determination and Control System. RADARSAT-2 is a 3-axis stabilised, zero-momentum satellite. Various sensors and actuators determine and maintain the spacecraft's orientation, and ensure that the spacecraft meets its performance requirements for precisely pointing the SAR Antenna in either left- or right-looking mode and for controlling the transition between these two modes.

OBS

attitude determination and control system; ADCS: term and abbreviation officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
DEF

Système servant au maintien d'attitude du satellite.

OBS

système de détermination et de commande d'attitude; ADCS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Naves espaciales
  • Lanzamiento y maniobras en el espacio
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Record 2 2002-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
  • Spacecraft
OBS

The satellite Attitude Determination and Control Subsystem (ADCS) is used to maintain proper satellite attitude and satellite pointing states. The subsystem also provides real-time information on attitude and orbit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
  • Engins spatiaux

Spanish

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Record 3 1997-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • System Names

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de systèmes

Spanish

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