The effects of an ion-thruster exhaust plume on S-band carrier transmission
Abstract
The magnitude of the effects of an ion thruster plume on S-band signals is measured. Modeling techniques are developed to predict the effects. Results show that the RF signal transmitted through an ion thruster plume is reduced in amplitude and shifted in phase. An increase in noise is also experienced.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- January 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976STIN...7614345A
- Keywords:
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- Ion Engines;
- Plumes;
- Signal Transmission;
- Superhigh Frequencies;
- Amplitude Modulation;
- Phase Shift;
- Radio Communication;
- Signal To Noise Ratios;
- Spacecraft Communication;
- Communications and Radar