Radio Science Techniques for Deep Space Exploration

Explore the development and state-of-the-art in deep space exploration using radio science techniques
 
In Radio Science Techniques for Deep Space Exploration, accomplished NASA/JPL researcher and manager Sami Asmar delivers a multi-disciplinary exploration of the science, technology, engineering, mission operations, and signal processing relevant to deep space radio science. The book discusses basic principles before moving on to more advanced topics that include a wide variety of graphical illustrations and useful references to publications by experts in their respective fields.
 
Complete explanations of changes in the characteristics of electromagnetic waves and the instrumentation and technology used in scientific experiments are examined.
 
Radio Science Techniques for Deep Space Exploration offers answers to the question of how to explore the solar system with radio links and better understand the interior structures, atmospheres, rings, and surfaces of other planets. The author also includes:
* Thorough introductions to radio science techniques and systems needed to investigate planetary atmospheres, rings, and surfaces
* Comprehensive explorations of planetary gravity and interior structures, as well as relativistic and solar studies
* Practical discussions of instrumentation, technologies, and future directions in radio science techniques
 
Perfect for students and professors of physics, astronomy, planetary science, aerospace engineering, and communications engineering, Radio Science Techniques for Deep Space Exploration will also earn a place in the libraries of engineers and scientists in the aerospace industry.

List of contents

Foreword xi
 
Preface xiii
 
Acknowledgments xv
 
Author and Contributors xvii
 
1 Investigations and Techniques 1
 
1.0 Introduction 1
 
1.1 Historical Background 2
 
1.1.1 The Field of Radio Science 3
 
1.2 Fundamental Concepts 5
 
1.2.1 Categories of RS Investigations 10
 
1.2.2 Related Fields 12
 
1.3 Historical Development 14
 
1.4 Overview of the Radio Science Instrumentation System 18
 
1.4.1 Flight System 23
 
1.4.2 Ground System 24
 
1.4.3 Other Ground Stations 26
 
1.5 Noise, Error Sources, and Calibrations 26
 
1.6 Experiment Implementation, Data Archiving, and Critical Mission Support 29
 
1.7 Radio Science at Home 30
 
1.8 Future Directions 32
 
1.9 Summary and Remaining Chapters 32
 
Appendix 1A Selected Accomplishments and Planned Observations in Spacecraft Radio Science 35
 
1A.1 Selected Accomplishments in Radio Science 35
 
1A.2 Planned Observations in the Near-Term 36
 
1A.3 Planned Observations in the Long Term 37
 
2 Planetary Atmospheres, Rings, and Surfaces 39
 
2.1 Overview of Radio Occultations 39
 
2.2 Neutral Atmospheres 45
 
2.2.1 Abel Inversion 48
 
2.3 Ionospheres 52
 
2.4 Rings 53
 
2.4.1 Ring Occultation Observables 55
 
2.4.2 Ring Occultation Analysis 56
 
2.4.3 Ring Diffraction Correction 60
 
2.4.4 Data Decimation and Profile Resolution 61
 
2.4.5 Signal-to-noise Ratio-resolution Tradeoff 61
 
2.5 Surface Scattering 64
 
3 Gravity Science and Planetary Interiors 69
 
3.1 Overview 69
 
3.2 Gravity Observables and Formulations 74
 
3.2.1 Alternative Basis and Methods 75
 
3.2.2 Tidal Forces and Time Variable Gravity 76
 
3.2.3 Covariance Analysis 81
 
3.3 Earth and Moon Gravity Measurements and the Development of Crosslinks 83
 
3.4 Shape and Topography Data for Interpretation of Gravity Measurements 87
 
3.4.1 Imagery 92
 
3.4.2 Altimetry 93
 
3.4.3 Space-based Radar 94
 
3.4.4 Radio Occultations 94
 
3.4.5 Ground-based Radar 94
 
3.4.6 Examples of Results of Gravity-Topography Analysis 94
 
3.5 Application to Solar System Bodies 95
 
3.5.1 Moon 96
 
3.5.2 Mercury 96
 
3.5.3 Venus 97
 
3.5.4 Mars 97
 
3.5.5 Jupiter 99
 
3.5.6 Saturn 102
 
3.5.7 Uranus 103
 
3.5.8 Neptune 104
 
3.5.9 Pluto 104
 
3.5.10 Asteroids and Comets 104
 
3.5.11 Pioneer and Earth Flyby Anomalies 105
 
3.6 A User's Guide 106
 
3.6.1 Calculation of Observables and Partials 108
 
3.6.2 Estimation Filter 109
 
3.6.3 Solution Analysis 109
 
Appendix 3A Planetary Geodesy 111
 
3A.1 Planetary Geodesy: Gravitational Potentials and Fields 111
 
3A.2 Gravity Determination Technique 114
 
3A.3 Dynamical Integration 114
 
3A.4 Processing of Observations 116
 
3A.5 Filtering of Observations 117
 
4 Solar and Fundamental Physics 123
 
4.1 Principles of Heliospheric Observations 123
 
4.2 Inner Heliospheric Electron Density 126
 
4.3 Density Power Spectrum 127
 
4.4 Intermittency, Nonstationarity, and Events 127
 
4.5 Faraday Rotation 128
 
4.6 Spaced-receiver Measurements 128
 
4.7 Space-time Localization of Plasma Irregularities 129
 
4.8 Utility for Telecommunications Engineering 130
 
4.9 Precision Tests of Relativistic Gravity 131
 
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About the author

SAMI W. ASMAR is Manager of Strategic Partnerships for the Interplanetary Network Directorate at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, and the General Secretary of the Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems. He has over thirty years' experience in the field of radio science and, among other recognition, has been awarded three NASA Exceptional Achievement Medals.

Summary

Explore the development and state-of-the-art in deep space exploration using radio science techniques

In Radio Science Techniques for Deep Space Exploration, accomplished NASA/JPL researcher and manager Sami Asmar delivers a multi-disciplinary exploration of the science, technology, engineering, mission operations, and signal processing relevant to deep space radio science. The book discusses basic principles before moving on to more advanced topics that include a wide variety of graphical illustrations and useful references to publications by experts in their respective fields.

Complete explanations of changes in the characteristics of electromagnetic waves and the instrumentation and technology used in scientific experiments are examined.

Radio Science Techniques for Deep Space Exploration offers answers to the question of how to explore the solar system with radio links and better understand the interior structures, atmospheres, rings, and surfaces of other planets. The author also includes:
* Thorough introductions to radio science techniques and systems needed to investigate planetary atmospheres, rings, and surfaces
* Comprehensive explorations of planetary gravity and interior structures, as well as relativistic and solar studies
* Practical discussions of instrumentation, technologies, and future directions in radio science techniques

Perfect for students and professors of physics, astronomy, planetary science, aerospace engineering, and communications engineering, Radio Science Techniques for Deep Space Exploration will also earn a place in the libraries of engineers and scientists in the aerospace industry.

Product details

• Authors: Sami W Asmar, Sami W. Asmar, Sw Asmar
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 05.06.2022
• EAN: 9781119734147
• ISBN: 978-1-119-73414-7
• No. of pages: 352
• Series: JPL Deep-Space Communications and Navigation Series; Jpl Deep-Space Communications
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Electronics, electrical engineering, communications engineering; Physik, Astronomie, Weltraum, Physics, drahtlose kommunikation, Kommunikationsnetze, Mobile & Wireless Communications, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Elektrotechnik u. Elektronik, Communication Technology - Networks, Astronomie u. Astrophysik, Astronomy & Astrophysics