Title :
Engineering the Next Generation Deep Space Network
Author :
Geldzahler, B.J. ; Rush, J.J. ; Deutsch, L.J. ; Statman, J.I.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Aeronaut. & Space Adm., Washington
Abstract :
A NASA-wide space communications architecture working group has recommended that the Apollo-era deep space network large antennas be replaced with arrays of small antennas. We view the DSN antennas as nodes of an emerging end-to-end networking structure. In this note, we discuss plans and implementation status of ground and spacecraft components of the next generation DSN.
Keywords :
millimetre wave antenna arrays; space communication links; Apollo-era deep space network; DSN antennas; NASA-wide space communications architecture working group; ground components; satellite communication; satellite tracking; small antenna array; spacecraft components; Antenna arrays; Costs; Humans; Mars; NASA; Navigation; Next generation networking; Space missions; Space technology; Space vehicles; Antenna arrays; satellite communication; satellite tracking;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium, 2007. IEEE/MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Honolulu, HI
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0688-9
Electronic_ISBN :
0149-645X
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.2007.380170
