Citation
Abstract
Four different arraying schemes that can be employed by the Deep Space Network are functionally discussed and compared. These include symbol stream combining (SSC), baseband combining (BC), carrier arraying (CA), and full spectrum combining (FSC). In addition, sideband aiding (SA) is also included and compared even though it is not an arraying scheme, since it employs a single antenna. Moreover, combinations of these schemes are discussed, such as carrier arraying with sideband aiding and baseband combining (CA/SA/BC) or carrier arraying with symbol stream combining (CA/SSC). Complexity versus performance is traded off throughout the article and the benefits to the reception of existing spacecraft signals are discussed. Recommendations are made as to the best techniques for particular configurations.
Details
- Volume
- 42-104
- Published
- February 15, 1991
- Pages
- 109–139
- File Size
- 1.1 MB