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Record Nr.

UNINA9910778001903321

Autore

Otoshi Tom Y.

Titolo

Noise temperature theory and applications for deep space communications antenna systems / / Tom Y. Otoshi

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boston : , : Artech House, , ©2008

[Piscataqay, New Jersey] : , : IEEE Xplore, , [2008]

ISBN

1-59693-378-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (308 p.)

Collana

Artech House antennas and propagation series

Disciplina

621.382/4

Soggetti

Deep Space Network

Microwave antennas

Microwave communication systems

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introductory topics -- Reflector surfaces -- Noise temperature experiments -- Mismatch error analyses -- Network analysis topics -- Useful formulas for noise temperature applications.

Sommario/riassunto

"Deep space communications technology is bringing home benefits to all types of microwave communications systems. This groundbreaking resource explains the breakthroughs that the NASA JPL Deep Space Antenna Network achieved in reducing noise and signal interference. The book focuses on ground-based receivers and how they can be improved to pick up weak or disrupted signals. Practicing microwave engineers in all fields can apply these theories and methods to improve systems performance. In particular, engineers working on deep-space antenna systems can make the most of the techniques for analyzing errors caused by noise temperature. The book explains how to confidently predict receiver noise temperature thereby boosting the capability to receive data. Tutorials, practical formulas, and powerful techniques earn this book a permanent place on every microwave and antenna engineer's desk."--