A Mars Photographic System

J. Denton Allen

doi:10.1117/12.7971289

1 September 1964 A Mars Photographic System

J. Denton Allen

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Optical Engineering, Vol. 2, Issue 6, 206227 (September 1964). https://doi.org/10.1117/12.7971289

Abstract

This paper discusses the Engineering and Scientific aspects of a spacecraft television system designed to perform preliminary topographic reconnaissance of portions of the surface of Mars. It consists of a single camera shuttered system utilizing a specially developed slow scan vidicon. Engineering mechanization will be discussed in terms of the mission con straints and desired scientific results. Test and calibration techniques will be discussed and typical system performance capabilities illustrated.

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J. Denton Allen "A Mars Photographic System," Optical Engineering 2(6), 206227 (1 September 1964). https://doi.org/10.1117/12.7971289

Published: 1 September 1964

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