Computer Science
Scientific paper
Jun 1979
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1979sci...204..945s&link_type=abstract
Science, vol. 204, June 1, 1979, p. 945-948.
Computer Science
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Jupiter (Planet), Spacecraft Trajectories, Voyager Project, Computer Programs, Instrument Transmitters, Jupiter Atmosphere, Occultation, Planetary Magnetospheres, Telemetry, Thermoelectric Generators, Voyager 1, Jupiter, Spacecraft, Probes, Mission Description, Rings, Equipment, Atmosphere, Satellites, Magnetosphere
Scientific paper
An overview of the Voyager 1 encounter with Jupiter is presented. Voyager conducted close range measurements of the atmosphere, satellites and magnetosphere of Jupiter from January 6, 1979 to April 13, 1979, coming as close as 348,890 km to the planet. The three-axis stabilized spacecraft carries radioisotope thermoelectric generators providing 445 W of power to the instruments and transmitters and makes use of an X-band telemetry rate of up to 115.2 kbit/sec, a scan platform providing pointing control of 0.15 deg/axis for the instruments carried on it, and three interconnected computer systems. The trajectory of Voyager through the Galilean satellites is illustrated, noting that the trajectory allows for periods of sun and earth occultation, south polar passage by Io, close encounters with Ganymede and Callisto and earth-Jupiter communications distances supporting 21 to 22 h of maximum data rates daily. Highlights of the results of the investigations are presented.
Lane Arthur L.
Stone Edward C.
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