Citation
Abstract
A new DSN RF system is being developed that can transmit at X-band and receive at both X-band and S-band. End-to-end tests are planned to measure the phase stability of this system. This article derives equations for the phase transfer functions between the error sources in the system and the X-band and S-band doppler extractor outputs, This analysis considers both test modes, using a test translator, and actual spacecraft tracking where the spacecraft is at some distance from the DSN Station. The results indicate that the proposed end-to-end tests will not accurately reflect the error that will occur during actual spacecraft tracking.
Details
- Volume
- 42-76
- Published
- February 15, 1984
- Pages
- 58–69
- File Size
- 760.6 KB