Citation
Abstract
In the near future, radio frequency interference (RFI) from a growing number of Larth-orbiting satellites may seriously degrade deep space telemetry reception. This article develops a pessimistic statistical model for predicting the extent of this interference. Based on the assumptions underlying the model, DSN S-band operations can expect one RFI interruption every 4.1 days, with the average incident lasting 24 s. This implies that 52 or more such satellites, with uncorrelated orbital trajectories, will cause in excess of S min of RFT per dav at a DSN station (the maximum level recommended by the Consultative Committee for International Radio).
Details
- Volume
- 42-37
- Published
- February 15, 1977
- Pages
- 69–77
- File Size
- 505.5 KB