Environmental testing at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory´s Frequency Standards Laboratory

In order to achieve the required state-of-the-art performance and reliability of the worldwide Deep Space Network, an extensive testing capability has been developed. This capability includes special equipment and facilities as well as a standard set of procedures which are described here. The research and development program utilizes these capabilities in the development of advanced frequency standards and distribution equipments that are well characterized for environmental variations. The implementation program tests each piece of equipment to be installed in the Deep Space Network for various environmental sensitivities which may affects its field operation