Citation
Abstract
The activities of the Development Support Group, including the Microwave Test Facility, during the two-month period ending June 15, 1972, are summarized. Activities include operational clock synchronization, precision antenna gain measurements, weak source observations, pulsar observations, demonstration of SCOUR computer program for automatic antenna tracking, planetary radar experiments, dual-carrier measurements, and shipment of the tricone support structure. Activities at the Microwave Test Facility include DSN klystron testing and general machine shop and other support for the Venus Station. Significant maintenance activities include replacement of an azimuth drive gear reducer and rework of the elevation ball screw nuts on the 26-m-diameter antenna.
Details
- Volume
- X
- Published
- August 15, 1972
- Pages
- 149–152
- File Size
- 326.1 KB