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Abstract

This article briefly describes the initial design of the proposed array of smalldiameter antennas for the Deep Space Network (DSN). It will provide receive capability in deep-space communication bands at 8.4 GHz (X-band) and 32 GHz (Ka-band) equivalent to one 34-m existing DSN beam-waveguide antenna. The array, its expected performance, and initial tests planned to bring up the array and evaluate its performance are described.

Keywords

A Proposed Array System for the Deep Space Network

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Volume
42-157
Published
May 15, 2004
Pages
1–16
File Size
217.5 KB