Application of geolocation techniques using satellites in geostationary orbit (U) / by Mario Caron.: Co24-3/7-1435-1991E-PDF

"This report looks at techniques to perform the localization of SARSAT 406 MHz distress beacons using geostationary satellites. After reviewing the characteristics of the distress beacon transmitters, the main specifications of the GOES satellites are described as they can be assumed as typical geostationary satellites for this application"--Abstract, page iii.

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Department/Agency Communications Research Centre (Canada), issuing body.
Title Application of geolocation techniques using satellites in geostationary orbit (U) / by Mario Caron.
Series title CRC report ; no. 1435
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language [English]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) Digitized edition from print [produced by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada].
"Communications Technologies Research Branch."
"The work described in this document was sponsored by the Department of National Defence under Tech. Base Activities 1410-102."
Includes bibliographical references.
Includes abstract in French.
Publishing information Ottawa : Communications Research Centre, June 1991.
Author / Contributor Caron, Mario,1962- author.
Description 1 online resource (1 volume (various pagings)) : illustrations, graphs.
Catalogue number
  • Co24-3/7-1435-1991E-PDF
Subject terms Geostationary satellites.
Artificial satellites in search and rescue operations.
Satellites géostationnaires.
Satellites artificiels dans les opérations de recherche et de sauvetage.
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