A History and Analysis of Hydrogen Maser Reliability

Abstract

Hydrogen masers are an integral part of the Deep Space Network. Their use provides extremely accurate navigation about the outer planets, as well as precise location of tracking stations. To provide accurate measurements over extended periods of time, reliability of equipment plays an important role. The Deep Space Network has a number of hydrogen masers deployed and in the test cycle which enables an analysis of reliability of several generations and breeds of construction. An history and analysis of hydrogen maser reliability are given over a three-year period on several types of masers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA490211

Entities

People

  • J. B. Curtright

Organizations

  • California Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Accuracy
  • Antennas
  • Atomic Beam Masers
  • Contracts
  • Deep Space
  • Electronic Components
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Elements
  • Hydrogen
  • Masers
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Outer Planets
  • Planets
  • Reliability
  • Time Intervals

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Space