PROJECT MERCURY TRACKING NETWORK Part 1

Description

Summary: Coverage of telemetry and radar tracking installation at Mercury network station 17, located at site A-20, Eglin AFB. (Shot list to follow.) 1) Artwork depicting world map showing Mercury orbital flight path, world-wide radar telemetry and voice communication stations. 2) AV of site A-20 at Eglin AFB. 3) AGAVE operator at control console setting azimuth and elevation controls. 4) 132' - 156' Quad-Helix antenna rotating. 5) 157' - 213' TLM-18 60-foot dish at Eglin Auxiliary Field No. 5 being positioned on pedestal by crane. 6) 230' - 260' MPQ-31 antenna at Site A-20 rotating. 7) MPQ-31 operator at control console. 8) 315' - 325' FPS-16 antenna at Site A-20 rotating. 9) FPS-16 operator at control console. 10) Shows time signal receiver, time standard equipment and teletype equipment in tracking station. (For scene by scene description, see Master Reference File.) Good (Basic: Mas color)

Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities