SATRACK - Missile Guidance System

By
Nitisha S
08JG1A0468
ECE
 Introduction
• SATRACK is the acronym for SATellite
SAT missile
TRACKing system
• SATRACK is an evaluation methodology developed
for the guidance system of the ballistic missiles.
• It is used for error evaluation and missile accuracy

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 Need for SATRACK
• Early guidance systems were based on the radars
which is now replaced by GPS.
• Precise error measurements and accuracy were the
main contributions made by the GPS SATRACK.
• It has an extensive Post Flight Processing capability
MODULES of SATRACK

The major modules of SATRACK system are:

• GPS Translator
•Telemetry Ground station
•Post Flight Processing
Overview of SATRACK System
 GPS Positioning

GPS Constellation

Trilateration
 GPS SIGNALS
• Satellite signals are transmitted at two
frequencies:
L1 -1575.42MHz
L2 -1227.60MHz
• The use of two signals is to allow
refraction errors through the ionosphere.
• Modulation Techniques used is BPSK
• Two types of modulation codes are used:
- P-code
- C/A code
Hardware used in Translator and
ground station
POST FLIGHT TRACKING AND
DATA PROCESSING
 Conclusion
SATRACK is a noteworthy contributor to the successful
development and operational success of the trident weapons
system. It provides a unique monitoring function that is
critical to the maintenance of strategic weapons systems.
SATRACK will continue to support the Navy’s strategic
weapon system operations and evolution for the foreseeable
future.
 References
• T.Thompson, L.J.Levy, and E.Westerfield,” The SATRACK system:
Development and applications,” Johns Hopkins APL Tech Digest Vol.19
No.4 pp 436-446 1998

• Miniature Analog GPS Translator for Trident Reentry Body Accuracy

Analysis - Michael H. Boehme

• Global Positioning System Translators for Precision Test and Evaluation

Thomas Thompson and Edwin E. Westerfield
 Thank You
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