The timing and frequency stability provided by the Deep Space Atomic Clock (DSAC) is on par with the Deep Space Network’s ground clocks, and will enable one-way radiometric measurements with accuracy equivalent to current two-way tracking data. A demonstration unit of the clock will be launched into low Earth orbit in late 2016/early 2017 for the purpose of validating DSAC’s performance in the space environment. GPS data collected throughout the mission will be utilized not only for precise clock estimation, but also as a proxy for deep space tracking data. Through careful processing of GPS Doppler data and limited modeling fidelity representative of onboard capabilities, onboard orbit solutions can be compared to higher-fidelity ground solutions, demonstrating DSAC’s viability as an onboard navigation instrument in conditions typical for a low altitude Mars orbiter.


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    Title :

    Deep Space Atomic Clock Technology Demonstration Mission Onboard Navigation Analog Experiment


    Contributors:
    Seubert, Jill (author) / Ely, Todd (author)

    Conference:

    AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting ; 2016 ; Napa, CA, United States


    Publication date :

    2016-02-14


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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