A Correlation Polarimeter for Deep Space Polarization Tracking.
Abstract
A correlation polarimeter for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration/Jet Propulsion Laboratory (NASA/JPL) Deep Space Network Mars Station (64 m parabolic antenna) at Goldstone, California has been developed. For polarization tracking a waveguide half-wave plate is used to allow synthesis of a rotating cross polarized feed system. The theory of the correlation polarimeter and its performance are presented.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA013485
Entities
People
- Heinz R. Prunsch
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School