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=== ANTENNA (OPS 201) ===
=== ANTENNA (OPS 201) ===


[[File:Shuttle avionics antenna.jpg|600px|ANTENNA display of the Space Shuttle]]
[[File:Ops_201_sm_final.jpg|1200px|ANTENNA display of the Space Shuttle]]


Using the antenna display, both the Ku-band and S-band antenna operations can be monitored and controlled. For both Ku and S modes tracking the TDRS satellite network are available, using the displayed TDRS state vectors. A primary pointing target can be assigned and is used by the GPC to direct the Ku antenna towards the chosen satellite.  
Using the antenna display, both the Ku-band and S-band antenna operations can be monitored and controlled. For both Ku and S modes tracking the TDRS satellite network are available, using the displayed TDRS state vectors. A primary pointing target can be assigned and is used by the GPC to direct the Ku antenna towards the chosen satellite.  
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