Citation
Abstract
The objective of this report is to inform the reader about four aspects of analysis, prediction, and control of RFI with respect to the DSN. The four aspects are: susceptibility modelling, prediction of RFI from satellites, operational RFI control and international regulations. Special emphasis is given to the existing satellite interference prediction program called DSIP2. This report is intended to be a tutorial for those not familiar with all of the covered topics and also to provide a summary status evaluation from the author's point of view, The report is also expected to serve as a catalyst in guiding future work. Principal conclusions of the report are: (1) Analytic modelling and laboratory verification of DSN receiver susceptibility to RFI should continue, this being useful for RFI analysis and prediction, and the setting of regulatory protection criteria. (2) The performance of the satellite interference prediction program needs to be tested and assessed to determine the need for and kind of refinement that would be effective. (3) Existing operational management organizations and methods are effective in controlling Goldstone RFI and should continue. The Electromagnetic Compatibility Analysis Center has been independently modelling DSN susceptibility to RFI. Continuation of this effort is not recommended. Continued participation in organizations that influence and control international use of radio frequency bands is deemed essential with respect to the setting of protection criteria for deep-space telecommunications.
Details
- Volume
- 42-69
- Published
- June 15, 1982
- Pages
- 81–100
- File Size
- 1.3 MB