The DSN VLBI System Mark IV-86
Use of the system for wide channel bandwidth very long base interferometry is described. System requirements, description, and implementation plans are given.
Engineering topics
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Use of the system for wide channel bandwidth very long base interferometry is described. System requirements, description, and implementation plans are given.
The DSN VLBI System was established as a network system in 1978. The evolution of the VLBI System from Mark 1-79 to Mark 4-85 is described, and the system functional requirements for Mark 4-85 are discussed.
The Deep Space Network tracking system is described. Revisions of subsystem Mark III-75 are briefly outlined, and the currently used multimission support subsystem Mark III-77 is described. Tracking functions performed are given as well.
Deep Space Instrumentation Facility spacecraft tracking performance during Mariner II MISSION