Citation

Abstract

In this article the final operations tests prior to Mars orbit insertion for Viking I are discussed together with the real-time operations support for the two months preceding this event. The report also covers several special operational strategies and procedures designed to optimize the DSN support during the critical planetary phases of the mission. The final phases of Network implementation for Viking and the support afforded to the radio science experiments and Mars radar observations are also included.

Details

Volume
42-34
Published
August 15, 1976
Pages
4–20
File Size
1.2 MB