Title :
Exploring the next generation Deep Space Network
Author :
Imbriale, W.A. ; Weinreb, S. ; Jamnejad, Vahraz ; Cucchissi, J.
Author_Institution :
Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Technol., Pasadena, CA, USA
Abstract :
As the current 70-meter antennas are quite old (28-35 years) it is necessary to consider replacing these antennas in the near term as well as providing a capability beyond 70-meters in the future. A study was conducted that investigated the remaining service life of the existing antennas and considered alternatives for eventual replacement of the 70 m-subnet capability. This paper examines several of the concepts considered and explores some of the options for the next generation Deep Space Network.
Keywords :
reflector antennas; space communication links; 70 m; 70-meter antennas; SPHERE; next generation deep space network; reflector antennas; service life; Antenna arrays; Aperture antennas; Costs; Frequency; Life estimation; Mars; Next generation networking; Reflector antennas; Space technology; Space vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace Conference Proceedings, 2002. IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7231-X
DOI :
10.1109/AERO.2002.1035668
