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Satellite Tracking with
Mt Pleasant
Prior to
its relocation to Tasmania in 1985 the Mt Pleasant 26m antenna was
situated at Orroral Valley, near Canberra. Its primary function
was in satellite tracking, in particular of LEO (low Earth orbit)
satellites. Since its relocation to Mt Pleasant it has been
mainly involved in radio astronomy observations, however, the XY
antenna mount and fast drives mean that it retains its satellite
tracking capabilities.
The antenna has undertaken a variety of commercial projects for
international aerospace companies. These include regular tracking
and data collection from the IMP 8 satellite and tracking satellite
launch and deployment from both Cape Canaveral and Kazachstan.
People interested in contracting commercial tracking projects should
contact the Director, Professor
John M. Dickey.
Address:
Professor J. M. Dickey,
Director, Mt Pleasant Observatory,
Private Bag 21,
Hobart, TAS 7001
AUSTRALIA
Ph: +61 (0)3 6226 2447
Fax:+61 (0)3 6226 2410
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