• DocumentCode
    957509
  • Title

    An Operational 960-Mc Maser System for Deep-Space Tracking Missions

  • Author

    Sato, T. ; Stelzried, C.T.

  • Author_Institution
    Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, Calif.
  • Issue
    2
  • fYear
    1962
  • fDate
    6/1/1962 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    164
  • Lastpage
    170
  • Abstract
    An operational 960-Mc low-noise receiving system for use in deep-space tracking missions is described. A ruby-cavity maser, low-noise antenna, low-loss transmission line connecting the antenna to the maser and associated instrumentation all combine to yield reliable and low-noise performance. Results of tests on this system in preparation for the Ranger RA-3 lunar probe are presented. The system was successfully used during operations with RA-3. A minimum system temperature of 47°K has been achieved.
  • Keywords
    Antenna feeds; Coaxial components; Instruments; Masers; Moon; Probes; Space technology; Space vehicles; Temperature; Transmitting antennas;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Space Electronics and Telemetry, IRE Transactions on
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0096-252X
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/IRET-SET.1962.5008826
  • Filename
    5008826
    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=957509