The Deep Space Network. An instrument for radio navigation of deep space probes
Abstract
The Deep Space Network (DSN) network configurations used to generate the navigation observables and the basic process of deep space spacecraft navigation, from data generation through flight path determination and correction are described. Special emphasis is placed on the DSN Systems which generate the navigation data: the DSN Tracking and VLBI Systems. In addition, auxiliary navigational support functions are described.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- December 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982STIN...8317579R
- Keywords:
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- Deep Space Network;
- Radio Navigation;
- Spacecraft Tracking;
- Data Processing;
- Radiometers;
- Space Probes;
- Tracking (Position);
- Very Long Base Interferometry;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking