Automated Remote Tracking Station (arts) Parts

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Part Number
NSN
NIIN
010-005203-010 Electrical Receptacle Connector
010124779
0240382R00 Electronic Data Processing Tape
011934991
026165 Incandescent Lamp
004021791
032-945 Electromagnetic Relay
000079268
034001-0008 Electromagnetic Relay
008397511
03CP-4C Threaded Tube Fitting Plug
011094922
1-550-2411 Incandescent Lamp
004021791
10-60545-107 Self-aligning Plain Bearing
011045989
100A/90/SS/130V Incandescent Lamp
011575114
100A/901SS Incandescent Lamp
011575114
100A/90WM Incandescent Lamp
011575114
10114145 Machine Bolt
000800121
10136947 O-ring
002794328
1016-4 Threaded Tube Fitting Plug
011094922
10177H1030 Thermal Release Heater
010336331
103A34.8K Nonind Wire Wound Fixed Resistor
012497526
106705-004 Tube Reducer
008127823
10V60-141-276 O-ring
004827055
11857 Power Supply Module
000093475
12-1-000002 Solid State Relay
011021166
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The Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN) provides support for the operation, control, and maintenance of a variety of United States Department of Defense and some non-DoD satellites. This involves continual execution of Telemetry, Tracking, and Commanding (TT&C) operations. In addition, the AFSCN provides prelaunch checkout and simulation, launch support, and early orbit support while satellites are in initial or transfer orbits and require maneuvering to their final orbit. The AFSCN provides tracking data to help maintain the catalog of space objects and distributes various data such as satellite ephemeris, almanacs, and other information.

The AFSCN consists of satellite control centers, tracking stations, and test facilities located around the world. Satellite Operations Centers (SOCs) are located at Schriever Air Force Base near Colorado Springs, Colorado, and various other locations throughout the continental United States. These SOCs are manned around the clock and are responsible for the command and control of their assigned satellite systems. The SOCs are linked to remote tracking stations (RTSs) around the world. Space vehicle checkout facilities are used to test launch vehicles and satellite platforms to ensure that the onboard systems operate within specifications. The RTSs provide the link between the satellites and the SOCs. A similar relationship exists for dedicated networks, which are outside the purview of the AFSCN. RTSs around the world are needed to maintain frequent communications with the satellite. Without RTSs, the SOCs would only be able to contact a satellite when it came into the control center's view. Some satellites, especially those in geostationary orbit, never come within view of their control center. Each antenna at an RTS is referred to as a "side". Previously, Side A typically included a 60-foot-diameter (18 m) dish antenna. Side B typically included a 46-foot-diameter (14 m) antenna. At some sites, the B side included a 33-foot-diameter (10 m) antenna. Over time, however, as the network upgraded and/or replaced the antennas, the old conventions no longer apply.

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