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Siegmeth, A. J.

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NASA NTRS1976

Microwave spectrum compatibility in planetary research

The paper presents an overview of solar system exploration, basic functions of the Deep Space Network (DSN), deep space microwave links, space research compatibility problems, and DSN's interference susceptibility. To maintain the operational integrity of competing radio systems using the microwave spectrum, the technology must extend to make possible the shared use of the spectral ranges without the ill effects of interferences. Suggestions are given which are only examples of many possible techniques that can eliminate or reduce interferences.

Siegmeth, A. J.↗
NASA NTRS1975

Long-range communications with Pioneer 10 at Jupiter

The longest two-way telecommunications link ever established connected Pioneer 10 with its controllers and experimenters on earth during the first Jovian encounter. This radio link, operating in the 2.1 and 2.3 gigahertz frequency bands, maintained high-quality communications over a distance of 5-1/2 astronomical units. The data collected by eleven on-board advanced scientific instruments were transmitted to the investigators, providing a new wealth of information about the largest planet of the solar system. A descriptive review is presented of the spacecraft design and the ground data system configuration with an analysis of the telecommunications downlink. Pioneer 10, aided by Jupiter's gravitational field, is the first spacecraft to leave the solar system. A plaque attached to the spacecraft represents man's first attempt to send a message to another intelligence within our galaxy.

Dickerson, L. W.↗
NASA NTRS1973

Tracking and data system support for the pioneer project. Volume 11 Pioneers 6-9. Extended missions: 1 July 1971 - 1 July 1973

The Tracking and Data System supported the deep space phases of the Pioneer 6, 7, 8, and 9 missions, with two spacecraft in an inward trajectory and two spacecraft in an outward trajectory from the earth in heliocentric orbits. Scientific instruments aboard each of the spacecraft continued to register information relative to interplanetary particles and fields, and radio metric data generated by the network continued to improve our knowledge of the celestial mechanics of the solar system. In addition to network support activity detail, network performance and special support activities are covered.

Renzetti, N. A.↗
NASA NTRS1973

Tracking and data system support for the Pioneer project. Volume 1: Pioneer 10-prelaunch planning through second trajectory correction, 4 December 1969 - 1 April 1972

The tracking and data system support of the launch, near-earth, and deep space phases of the Pioneer 10 mission, which sent a Pioneer spacecraft into a flyby of Jupiter that would eventually allow the spacecraft to escape the solar system is discussed. The support through the spacecraft's second trajectory correction is reported. During this period, scientific instruments aboard the spacecraft registered information relative to interplanetary particles and fields, and radiometric data generated by the network continued to improve knowledge of the celestial mechanics of the solar system. In addition to network support activity detail, network performance and special support activities are covered.

Siegmeth, A. J.↗