Noise Temperature Theory and Applications for Deep Space Communications Antenna Systems (Artech House Antennas and Propagation Library) - Hardcover

Otoshi, Tommy Yasuo

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1596933771 ISBN 13: 9781596933774

Publisher: Artech House Publishers, 2008

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Tom Y. Otoshi is an independent consultant with more than 40 years of experience working at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he specialized in microwave antenna systems. He was elected an IEEE Fellow for "his contributions to microwave measurement techniques for deep space communications and radio science." He also received a NASA Exceptional Service Medal, 17 NASA New Technology awards, 16 NASA Space Act Innovation awards, and seven NASA Group Achievement awards, as well as one patent. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Washington.

Edition details

• Publisher: Artech House Publishers
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1596933771
• ISBN 13: 9781596933774
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 292