The Evolution of Technology in the Deep Space Network: A History of the Advanced Systems Program
Abstract
This article presents a survey of the principal efforts of the DSN Advanced Systems Program and its impact upon the operational Deep Space Network from about 1960 to 1995. The article is structured along two main themes. First is a tour of the fundamental services provided by the Network and the physical elements and technologies that support these services. The second theme is presented as a series of focused case histories of changes inspired by specific missions, such as Galileo, Voyager, or Mariner{Venus{Mercury, or by specific technologies, such as the application of fiber optics. A bibliographic entree to a substantial body of other reading material also is provided.
- Publication:
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Telecommunications and Data Acquisition Progress Report
- Pub Date:
- April 1997
- Bibcode:
- 1997TDAPR.130H...1L