Citation
Abstract
In May 1975, a demonstration of the RF automation plan was held at the Mars Station (DSS 14). This automation design used a central computer to calibrate and configure the RF subsystem automatically. In August 1975, a demonstration was held at the Venus Station (DSS 13) to show the operation of a remote automatic pulsar data acquisition program. This article attempts to identify the effects of implementation of either of these plans at the deep space stations on network operations, especially in the areas of increasing available tracking time and reducing the level of effort required in the maintenance of network equipment. The percentage of station time spent in calibration can be reduced significantly by automatic calibration and configuration. The amount of scheduled maintenance time spent in corrective maintenance can be reduced due to the capability of automated equipment for self-diagnosis. Station downtime during scheduled tracking time will be reduced to the extent that operator errors will be minimized.
Details
- Volume
- 42-30
- Published
- December 15, 1975
- Pages
- 166–173
- File Size
- 791.9 KB