Ring retroreflector system for “Glonass-K2” spacecraft
Glavkosmos
36-reflector ring panel for metrological control and calibration of the GLONASS-K2 navigation constellation.
Technical specifications
- Purpose
- Metrological control of GLONASS space-complex characteristics and calibration of ground measuring instruments
- Year of release
- 2017
- Heritage
- Developed for GLONASS-K2 spacecraft
- Reflector count
- 36 angle reflectors
- Directional pattern
- Double-spot
About
Ring retroreflector system built for the “Glonass-K2” spacecraft, used for metrological control of GLONASS space-complex characteristics and calibration of measuring instruments in the GLONASS ground control complex. The system is a panel consisting of 36 angle reflectors arranged to form a double-spot directional pattern. Released in 2017 as heritage hardware for the GLONASS-K2 navigation satellite line.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
