Mu-2 ranging
Abstract
The Mu-II Dual-Channel Sequential Ranging System designed as a model for future Deep Space Network ranging equipment is described. A list of design objectives is followed by a theoretical explanation of the digital demodulation techniques first employed in this machine. Hardware and software implementation are discussed, together with the details relating to the construction of the device. Two appendixes are included relating to the programming and operation of this equipment to yield the maximum scientific data.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- May 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977STIN...7724178M
- Keywords:
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- Airborne Range And Orbit Determination;
- Deep Space Network;
- Ground Support Systems;
- Tracking Networks;
- Computer Programming;
- Demodulation;
- Rangefinding;
- Spacecraft Communication;
- Spacecraft Tracking;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking