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Abstract

It is the intent of this report to describe a task undertaken approximately 18 months ago, under the auspices of the Ranging Accuracy Team, to develop a means for evaluating Deep Space Station (DSS) range delay calibration performance, and through which inconsistencies frequently noted in these data could be resolved. Development of the DSS range delay data base is described. The data base is presented with comments regarding apparent discontinuities. Data regarding the exciter frequency dependence of the delay values are presented, and the report concludes by noting the improvement observed in the consistency of current DSS range delay calibration data over the performance previously observed.

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Volume
42-36
Published
December 15, 1976
Pages
138–152
File Size
1.2 MB