Citation
Abstract
This article presents data on the thermal coefficient of delay for various coaxial and fiber-optic cables, as measured by the Frequency and Timing Systems Engineering Group and the Time and Frequency Systems Research Group. The measured pressure coefficient of delay is also given for the air-dielectric coaxial cables. The article includes a description of the measurement method and a description of each of the cables and its use at JPL and in the DSN. An improvement in frequency and phase stability by a factor of ten is possible with the use of fiber optics.
Details
- Volume
- 42-99
- Published
- November 15, 1989
- Pages
- 43–59
- File Size
- 477.3 KB