Engineering topics
Publications and source records attributed to Thom, E. H..
Subreflectors on DSN antennas have historically been of formed and welded sheet metal construction, which is quite costly. Flame-spray metallized fiberglass-epoxy offers an alternative technique at much lower cost. Results of a study to show that system noise temperature would be increased about 0.3 K at X-band when using the alternate material is presented.
An overview of the design of the ORION mobile system is presented. System capability and performance characteristics are outlined. Functional requirements and key performance parameters are stated for each of the nine subsystems. A master design and implementation schedule is given.
System manages Deep Space Instrumentation Facilities /DSIF/ equipment construction and modification planning. Versatile program applies to such tasks as employee time and task schedules, pay schedules, operations schedules, and plant and equipment procurement, construction, modification or service.