Pioneer Venus

Venus before Pioneer, the Pioneer Venus mission, Pioneer Venus spacecraft, scientific investigation, mission to Venus scientific results, and results of Soviet studies of Venus are addressed. A chronology of exploration of Venus from Earth before the Pioneer Venus mission and Venus nomenclature and mythology are provided

Space Pioneers and where they are now

A description of the Pioneer project, its history and achievements is given. Major discoveries concerning near and interplanetary space, the planets, and various comets are outlined. Anticipated future observations are considered. A list of Pioneer project launches, 1986 statuses, and project firsts is given

Central Data System Concepts for Spacecraft Data Management

International Telemetering Conference Proceedings / October 02-04, 1967 / Marriott Motor Hotel, Washington, D.C.This paper discusses the design concepts of a central data system (CDS) for more efficient" flexible data management and its application in an advanced deep space solar probe. The design features high data sampling rates, programmable data processing, bulk data storage capability (for data sampled during periods of noncommunication), and standard experiment package/CDS interfaces. The basic system concept is based upon sampling each data point at a high rate in a fixed sequence and allowing a central processor to select, process, and format sampled data into a highly efficient format for transmission. The CDS is programmable so that data formatting and processing may be reprogrammed via the command link to optimize data transmission for unexpected conditions. Preliminary design efforts have indicated that a CDS to process data from seven particle and fields experiments can be designed, using present state-of-the-art components, to weigh 16.5 lb and consume 5.4 watts (not including bulk data storage unit) from the DC/DC converter.International Foundation for TelemeteringProceedings from the International Telemetering Conference are made available by the International Foundation for Telemetering and the University of Arizona Libraries. Visit http://www.telemetry.org/index.php/contact-us if you have questions about items in this collection