Citation
Abstract
The availability of several channels of transmissions from the lunar surface and lunar orbiting vehicles presents opportunities for demonstrating the utility of radio interferometric tracking. The expected accuracy of such very long baseline interferometry (VLBI) tracking is expected to be equivalent to 50 cm (transverse to the line of sight) at the moon’s distance, affording significant opportunities for studies of lunar dynamics and selenodesy. In addition to direct applicability to lunar study, VLBI tracking of these several lunar-based signals provides an opportunity to evaluate simultaneous multiprobe tracking techniques which could significantly enhance the Viking 1975 and Pioneer Venus 1977 missions, where multiprobe tracking is imperative.
Details
- Volume
- XII
- Published
- December 15, 1972
- Pages
- 35–39
- File Size
- 441.2 KB