| Radio science |
Allan variance of 8 x 10-14 to 3 x 10-13 (10 to 100 s) |
| One-way Doppler navigation |
Drift rate better than 1 x 10-11 per 24 hr., Allan Variation of < 3 X 10-13 (10 to 100s) |
| Frequency source for Ka-band transmitters |
Low phase noise floor <-150 dBc/Hz at >1 KHz relative to 10MHz carrier |
| Precise on-board timekeeping |
Drift rate better than 1 x 10-11 per 24 hr. |
| Interferometers |
Close-in phase noise of less than-110 dBc/Hz at 1 Hz relative to 10MHz carrier |
| Frequency agility |
Option for integral synthesizer to accommodate deep space frequency channels |
| Efficient spacecraft accommodation |
Mass 0.5 to 1.5 kg Power 0.8 to 2.5 W (after warm-up) |
| Beacon tone telemetry and commanding |
Drift rate better than 1 x 10-11 per 24 hr., Allan Variation of < 3 X 10-13 (10 to 100s) |
