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The objectives, functions, and organization of the Deep Space Network are summarized. Deep space station, ground communication, and network operations control capabilities are described.
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The objectives, functions, and organization of the Deep Space Network are summarized. Deep space station, ground communication, and network operations control capabilities are described.
Activities of the DSN network operations organization in support of the Helios Project from February 15, 1978 through April 15, 1978 are reported. Mark 3 data subsystems (MDS) testing at the Deep Space Station 2 (Goldstone, Calif.) is included.
The objectives, functions, and organization of the Deep Space Network are summarized; deep space station, ground communication, and network operations control capabilities are described.
The network is designed for two-way communications with unmanned spacecraft traveling approximately 16,000 km (10,000 miles) from earth to the farthest planets and to the edge of our solar system. The objectives, functions, and organization of the Deep Space Network are summarized. Deep space station, ground communication, and network operations control capabilities are described.
The objectives, functions, and organization of the Deep Space Network are summarized; deep space station, ground communication, and network operations control capabilities are described.
Activities of the DSN Network Operations Organization in support of the Helios Project from 15 August 1978 through 15 October 1978 are reported.
The objectives, functions, and organization of the Deep Space Network are summarized. Deep space station, ground communication, and network operations control capabilities are described.
This article reports on activities of the DSN Network Operations Organization in support of the Helios Project from 15 October through 15 December 1978.
The objectives, functions, and organization of the Deep Space Network are summarized; deep space station, ground communication, and network operations control capabilities are described.
The objectives, and organization of the Deep Space Network are summarized. Deep space station, ground communication, and network operations control capabilities are described.
The objectives, functions, and organization of the Deep Space Network are summarized. Deep Space Station, ground communication, and network operations control capabilities are described.
Coding is given for maximum likelihood and Bayesian estimation of the vector p of multinomial cell probabilities from incomplete data. Also included is coding to calculate and approximate elements of the posterior mean and covariance matrices. The program is written in FORTRAN 4 language for the Control Data CYBER 170 series digital computer system with network operating system (NOS) 1.1. The program requires approximately 44000 octal locations of core storage. A typical case requires from 72 seconds to 92 seconds on CYBER 175 depending on the value of the prior parameter.
The Block 1, phase 1 VBLI System, implemented in the Deep Space Network and currently undergoing system testing, is discussed. The system can be characterized as the modification of existing equipment and the addition of new software in the 64 m subnet and the addition of new hardware and software in the Network Operations and Control Center. It is to be operational to support Voyager project navigation requirements and is to provide, on a weekly basis, the information related to station clock synchronization, UT1, and polar motion.
The objectives, functions, and organization of the Deep Space Network are summarized. Deep space station, ground communication, and network operations control capabilities are described.
The Deep Space Network monitor and control system, Mark III-80 is described. The major implementations required to evolve from the Mark III-78 to the Mark III-80 configuration are identified. The affected facilities are the deep space stations and the network operations control center (NOCC). At the deep space stations a stand-alone host processor is implemented. Included are software (host software) changes which provide downline loading to the stand-alone host processor from a disc unit of any idle data system computer. At deep space stations with a 34 m antenna, the microwave subsystem is provided with an interface which allows remote configuration selection at the central monitor and control operator's position. In the NOCC, software changes are implemented to provide precision power monitor and GCF monitor displays.
The objectives, functions, and organization of the Deep Space Network are summarized; deep space station, ground communication, and network operations control capabilities are described.
A model that allows one to predict the tracking performance of the Block 4 receiver in the presence of a continuous wave radio frequency interference is discussed. Experimental and analytical results are provided for a typical Deep Space Network operational mode. Simulation and experimental results show good agreement with theoretical prediction for the static phase error and out-of-lock values. Predicted phase jitter is consistently lower than the experimental and simulated results by a factor of one-half for small interference to signal ratio (ISR) when the offset frequency is small. For large ISR, good agreement is observed. The analytical model assumes a noiseless condition, which is valid only when the loop is operated at strong signal levels. Experimental data indicate, however, that even at the minimum operating signal level of 10-dB carrier margin, reasonably good prediction can still be obtained. A curve of protection criteria that extends the current recommendation is also presented.
Rationale for relocation of the Deep Space Network data processing area is presented along with background information regarding the Network Operations Control Center.