The main study objectives can be summarized as follows: investigation of suitable spacecraft configurations; performance of trade-offs on system and subsystem level including mission and cost aspects; selection and justification of the preferred system concept; detailed analysis of the selected configuration; system and subsystem design; refined payload accommodation; definition of the model philosophy; preparation of the development plan; and provision of realistic cost estimates.
SEOCS. Sun-Earth Observatory and Climatology Satellite, Phase A Study: Executive Summary
1978
39 pages
Report
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English