Citation
Abstract
The activities of the Development Support Group in operating the Venus Station (DSS 13) and the Microwave Test Facility (MTF) for the period August 16October 15, 1972, are presented, categorized by JPL section supported. Major activities include a strong planetary radar and pulsar observation program for the Communications Systems Research Section, extensive precision antenna gain measurements for the Communications Elements Research Section, and a major installation and modification effort for dual-carrier experimentation for the RF Systems Development Section. Preliminary activity in measuring the side lobe patterns of the Venus 26-m-diameter antenna is described, and the cessation of clock synchronization transmissions (due to nonavailability of polynomial predicts) is noted.
Details
- Volume
- XII
- Published
- December 15, 1972
- Pages
- 124–130
- File Size
- 1.6 MB