Citation
Abstract
A procedure is described for computation of the optimum paraboloidal antenna rigging angle to minimize the expected average mean square half pathlength surface deviations for gravity loading. Statistics of deep space planetary missions are employed to develop weighting factors for antenna elevation angles during these missions. Comparisons for the existing Mars Deep Space Station antenna show that average gain losses from gravity loading can be reduced by 15 to 30 percent for this antenna by using the optimal rigging angle of approximately 35 degrees rather than the current rigging angle of 45 degrees.
Details
- Volume
- 42-20
- Published
- April 15, 1974
- Pages
- 112–120
- File Size
- 664.2 KB