Microtechnology in Telecommunications for Spacecraft Cost and Mass Reduction

Herman, M. I.; Burkhart, S.; Crist, R.; Vacchione, J.; Hughes, R.; Kellogg, K.; Kermode, A.; Rascoe, D.; Hornbuckle, C.; Hoffmann, W.; Smith, D.

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Microtechnology in Telecommunications for Spacecraft Cost and Mass Reduction

Herman, M. I.; Burkhart, S.; Crist, R.; Vacchione, J.; Hughes, R.; Kellogg, K.; Kermode, A.; Rascoe, D.; Hornbuckle, C.; Hoffmann, W.; Smith, D.

URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2014/33799

Date: 1994--Apri

Citation: Laurel, Maryland, USA

Abstract:

This paper examines the incorporation of both microelectronics and micromachining (termed microtechnologies) as applied to deep space telecommunication subsystems. Using the Pluto Fast Flyby Pre-Project as a main case study we have reduced the subsystem mass by 50%.

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