Satellite Systems (5 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover 1972 library bound edition. Ex-library book with stamps and labels attached. Binding firm. Pages unmarked and clean. Covers in plain cardboard with library tape binding. [127 p. illus. 28 cm].

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LeatheBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 116. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1979 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 116.

First Edition. Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. Satellite Systems Timing Formats. Report No. LMSD 918768. Sunnyvale, CA: Lockheed Missiles and Space Division, 19 June 1961. First edition. Approximately 20 pages. Comb-bound in original two-tone green printed covers with graphic icons representing clocks, timing pulses, and telemetry. Internal pages mimeographed or offset-printed with detailed binary diagrams, timing tables, and correction notices. Includes an errata page stapled to title page. An internally circulated technical manual from the early years of Cold War aerospace innovation, this 1961 Lockheed Missiles and Space Division report outlines the timing code formats used by various satellite systems at a critical juncture in American space and reconnaissance development. Compiled by Lockheed engineers at the company's Sunnyvale, California facility-epicenter of classified space-based military systems including CORONA spy satellites-the document sought to resolve the absence of a unified standard across multiple U.S. satellite platforms. "This report is to acquaint users with the timing formats in use by Satellite Systems," the foreword explains. "The details of each time code word. are compiled from their respective Technical Manuals and Handbooks. Code word titles as shown in this report have originated from lack of an available standard." The manual includes precise descriptions of timing word construction for satellite telemetry: "The illustration below shows the BCD time code word as it is received in the timing accumulator. Each group represents a decimal digit." The document further notes that bits were encoded in a non-return-to-zero format and generated "at a 50 bit-per-second rate." Time was broken into discrete segments using "6 ms Early Frame Pulses" and binary-coded decimal groupings for hours, minutes, and seconds. Applications included magnetic tape recording, oscillograph output, and "film and real time transmissions" for both "manual and automatic data reduction." One supplemental sheet dated July 1961, signed by systems integration manager George Priff, lists technical corrections, such as "Figure 1 is shown inverted, the code word consists of negative pulses." Issued just as Project Mercury was placing the first Americans into orbit and at the dawn of global reconnaissance satellite use, this document reflects the hidden architecture of U.S. space operations-how data, time, and telemetry were synchronized across a rapidly expanding satellite infrastructure. Created in the same year as the launch of Transit 4A (the first nuclear-powered satellite) and the continued development of Lockheed's Agena spacecraft, this report offers key insight into the programming, data acquisition, and timing challenges that defined early aerospace telemetry systems. Comb binding intact with minor creasing to plastic spine; covers show modest wear and faint markings to upper right; internally clean and complete. Overall very good condition. Signed.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1979. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 116, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 116 116.