NASA/JPL Deep Space Network Frequency and Timing

Abstract

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) supplies, maintains, and operates the NASA Deep Space Network for ground tracking of outer space probes. There are three major complexes which are located near Los Angeles, California; Canberra, Australia; and Madrid, Spain to provide continuous coverage of the desired spacecraft. This paper will describe the Frequency and Timing equipment utilized at the three complexes, and the methods of time synchronization and frequency synchronization between the three complexes and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Diagrams and specifications of today's system and anticipated future requirements will also be presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA505208

Entities

People

  • Paul F. Kuhnle

Organizations

  • California Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atomic Beam Masers
  • Clocks
  • Coaxial Cables
  • Computers
  • Deep Space
  • Environment
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Standards
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Observers
  • Oscillators
  • Power Supplies
  • Satellite Constellations
  • Space Probes
  • Standards
  • Transmission Lines
  • Uninterruptible Power Supplies

Readers

  • Academic Conference Management
  • Parallel and Distributed Computing.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites