A History and Analysis of Hydrogen Maser Reliability

J.B. Curtright

Abstract:	Hydrogen masers are an integral part of the Deep Space Network. Their use provides extremely accurate navigation about the outer planets, as well as precise location of tracking stations. To provide accurate measurements over extended periods of time, reliability of equipment plays an important role. The Deep Space Network has a number of hydrogen masers deployed and in the test cycle, which enables an analysis of reliability of several generations and breeds of construction. A history and analysis of hydrogen maser reliability are given over a three-year period on several types of masers.
Published in:	Proceedings of the 13th Annual Precise Time and Time Interval Systems and Applications Meeting December 1 - 3, 1981 Naval Research Laboratory Washington, DC
Pages:	167 - 174
Cite this article:	Curtright, J.B., "A History and Analysis of Hydrogen Maser Reliability," Proceedings of the 13th Annual Precise Time and Time Interval Systems and Applications Meeting, Washington, DC, December 1981, pp. 167-174.
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