Citation
Abstract
Two S-band traveling-wave maser (TWM) systems with effective input noise temperatures of 2.0K at 2295 MHz have been supplied to the Deep Space Network. These TWMs are used on the 64-m antennas at Deep Space Stations 43 and 63 to meet the requirements of the Voyager and Pioneer projects. The TWMs use shortened and cooled signal input transmission lines to reduce noise and are equipped with superconducting magnets and solid-state pump sources to provide improved stability performance.
Details
- Volume
- 42-53
- Published
- October 15, 1979
- Pages
- 148–154
- File Size
- 2.5 MB