Computer Science – Performance
Scientific paper
May 1976
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1976stin...7714295h&link_type=abstract
Preentry communications study. Outer planets atmospheric entry probe NASA
Computer Science
Performance
Atmospheric Entry, Communication Theory, Jupiter (Planet), Outer Planets Explorers, Antenna Radiation Patterns, Radio Relay Systems, Spacecraft Antennas, Spacecraft Orbits
Scientific paper
A pre-entry communications study is presented for a relay link between a Jupiter entry probe and a spacecraft in hyperbolic orbit. Two generic communications links of interest are described: a pre-entry link to a spun spacecraft antenna, and a pre-entry link to a despun spacecraft antenna. The propagation environment of Jupiter is defined. Although this is one of the least well known features of Jupiter, enough information exists to reasonably establish bounds on the performance of a communications link. Within these bounds, optimal carrier frequencies are defined. The next step is to identify optimal relative geometries between the probe and the spacecraft. Optimal trajectories are established for both spun and despun spacecraft antennas. Given the optimal carrier frequencies, and the optimal trajectories, the data carrying capacities of the pre-entry links are defined. The impact of incorporating pre-entry communications into a basic post entry probe is then assessed. This assessment covers the disciplines of thermal control, power source, mass properties and design layout. A conceptual design is developed of an electronically despun antenna for use on a Pioneer class of spacecraft.
Hinrichs C. A.
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