Citation
Abstract
The DSN Radio Science System was created in February 1977, following a successful review of radio science requirements. This article describes the DSN Radio Science System, Mark IIlI-78, as it has evolved in the eighteen months following its inception. Included in the article are the system definition, key characteristics, functional description, and functions of the Deep Space Stations, Ground Communications Facility, Network Operations Control Center, and Network. Implementation of the “real-time bandwidth reduction,” “wideband recording,” and “non-real-time bandwidth reduction’’ capabilities in support of Pioneer Venus Orbiter, Voyager (Jupiter Encounter), and Pioneer Venus Multiprobe is nearing completion. Implementation of the “medium bandwidth recording”’ capability in support of Voyager (Saturn Ring Experiment) is under way, and is seheduled for completion in May of 1979.
Details
- Volume
- 42-47
- Published
- October 15, 1978
- Pages
- 4–14
- File Size
- 857.1 KB