Title :
Spacecraft transponder for deep space applications: Design and performance
Author :
Simone, L. ; Comparini, M.C. ; Marchetti, F. ; Attilia, M.D. ; Cocchi, S. ; Delfino, M. ; Delfino, A. ; Basile, G. ; De Tiberis, F. ; Boscagli, G.
Abstract :
This paper presents the digital deep space transponder developed for the ESA next missions (Rosetta, Mars Express) placing emphasis on the digital design, turnaround ranging and achieved performance.
Keywords :
microwave receivers; modems; space communication links; space telemetry; space vehicle electronics; space vehicles; transponders; DST; ESA missions; Mars Express mission; Rosetta mission; S/X-band digital modems; deep space applications; digital design; digital receivers; ranging channel design; space telemetry; spacecraft transponders; turnaround ranging; Digital signal processing; Frequency; Mars; Signal design; Space missions; Space technology; Space vehicles; Transmitters; Transponders; Very large scale integration;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace Conference Proceedings, 2002. IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7231-X
DOI :
10.1109/AERO.2002.1035266
