A two-way, noncoherent spacecraft navigation technique has been developed to provide velocity accuracy comparable to that available from a deep space coherent transponder (0.1 mm/s). The technique is compatible with the normal tracking procedures of the Deep Space Network (DSN) ground stations and does not require the use of a highly stable oscillator on-board the spacecraft. The measurement technique, potential error sources, and test results obtained with prototype hardware are described.
Highly accurate, noncoherent technique for spacecraft Doppler tracking
IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems ; 35 , 3 ; 963-973
1999-07-01
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