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pl23_spac0214.jpg

Specialized antenna array used to monitor the ATS-1 satellite

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Description

Specialized antenna array used to monitor the ATS-1 satellite. The ATS-1 was aforerunner of the GOES satellites. This antenna monitored solar proton warningsissued from sensors aboard the satellite which warned of potentially disruptivemagnetic storm activity.

Display Date

1968 Circa

Location

Table Mountain, Colorado

Collection

NOAA in Space

Keywords

Space

Ground Facility