Sea Launch User's Guide

Photographic
services
The Sea Launch photo-optical measurement system has several components
on the ACS and launch platform. On the launch platform, a highspeed
film system and several sound-initiated still cameras are installed
to document liftoff of the launch vehicle. On the ACS, an optical tracking
system is provided (see fig. 10-5). This tracking mount is equipped with a
combination of high-speed film and video cameras outfitted with telescopic
and zoom lenses to document the flight phase through fairing
separation.
Digital cameras will also be available on both vessels and at Home Port
to support flight hardware closeouts, configuration documentation, or
other photographic requirements.
Figure 10-5. Optical Tracker
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External agency
coordination
Mission Operations also handles all coordination with external agencies
that are required for launch notifications and to ensure compliance with
the launch license. These agencies issue the necessary advisories:
• Federal Aviation Administration (air traffic).
• National Imaging and Mapping Agency (notice to mariners).
• NASA (orbital collision avoidance).
Sea Launch also sends out additional notices to mariners to all fisheries
that may have vessels in the area and any local air traffic coordinators
that may be affected.
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