K-Band TWTA for the NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter

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Abstract:

This paper presents the K-Band traveling wave tube amplifier TWTA developed for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and discusses the new capabilities it provides.

Author(s):
Force, Dale A. ; Simons, Rainee N. ; Peterson, Todd T. ; Rodriguez-arroyo, Adan ; Visalsawat, Jirasak ; Spitsen, Paul C. ; Menninger, William L. ; Robbins, Neal R. ; Dibb, Daniel R. ; Todd, Phillip C.
Author Organization(s):
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION CLEVELAND OH GLENN RESEARCH CENTER
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
See also ADM002087. Presented at the 2008 IEEE International Vacuum Electronic Conference (IVEC 2008) (9th) held in Monterey, CA on April 22-24, 2008. Published in the Proceedings of the 2008 IEEE International Vacuum Electronic Conference (IVEC 2008) (9th), p195-196, 2008. The original document contains color images.
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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
XD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*TRAVELING WAVE TUBES, *K BAND, LUNAR TRAJECTORIES, LUNAR PROBES, SPACECRAFT, SYMPOSIA
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Radiofrequency Wave Propagation
Keyword(s):
*LRO(LUNAR RECONNAISSANCE ORBITER), LCT(LUNAR COMMUNICATIONS TERMINAL)
Report Date:
2008 Apr 01
Creation Date:
2009 Feb 11