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Abstract

Major activities in support of the Deep Space Network research and technology program performed at both the Venus Deep Space Station and the Microwave Test Facility during the last two months are presented. Progress and performance summaries are given in the following areas: pulsar reception, mu ranging from DSS 14, tricone assembly and testing, precision antenna gain measurements on the 26-m antenna weak-source observations of various radio sources, very long baseline interferometry in cooperation with National Radio Astronomy Observatory, dual carrier measurements, noise and intermodulation experiments, clock synchronization transmissions, and various maintenance activities. 2. SDS 930 installation at DSS 14. In preparation for Mariner 9.

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Volume
VIII
Published
April 15, 1972
Pages
68–73
File Size
611.4 KB