The Deep Space Network has provided the capability for very-long-baseline interferometry measurements in support of spacecraft navigation since the late 1970s. Both system implementation and the importance of such measurements to flight projects have evolved significantly over the past three decades. Innovations introduced through research and development programs have led to much better performance. This paper provides an overview of the development and use of interferometric tracking techniques in the DSN starting with the Viking era and continuing with a description of the current system and its planned use to support Mars Science Laboratory.


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    Title :

    Innovations in Delta Differential One-Way Range: from Viking to Mars Science Laboratory


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    International Symposium on Space Flight Dynamics ; 2009 ; Toulouse, France


    Publication date :

    2009-09-28


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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