Citation
Abstract
This article describes briefly the pros and cons of using arrays of small antennas instead of large single-dish antennas for spacecraft telemetry, command, and tracking (TT&C), communications and navigation (C&N), and science support that the Deep Space Network (DSN) normally provides. We consider functionality and performance aspects, mainly for TT&C, though we also consider science. We only briefly comment on the cost aspects that seem to favor arrays of small antennas over large single antennas, at least for receiving (downlinks).
Keywords
DSN
antenna arrays
Details
- Volume
- 42-174
- Published
- August 15, 2008
- Pages
- 1–14
- File Size
- 128.3 KB