Citation
Abstract
A K ,-band atmospheric noise temperature and attenuation statistical model is developed for Goldstone, based on water vapor radiometer measurements at 31.4 GHz made during winter and spring 1981. An equivalent X-band model is derived from these measurements, and the two sets of data are compared to determine the possible advantages of developing DSN telecommunications links at 32 GHz. For a nominal elevation angle of 30 degrees and identical antennas, it is found that a K ,-band system at Goldstone will show a 5 to 10 dB signal-to-noise ratio advantage over an X-band system more than 99 percent of the time.
Details
- Volume
- 42-71
- Published
- November 15, 1982
- Pages
- 60–65
- File Size
- 366.7 KB