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NASA-LLIS-0373

Lessons Learned – In-Flight TWTA Anomaly

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Organization: NASA
Publication Date: 25 January 1995
Status: active
Page Count: 2
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Abstract:

A bad weld in the cathode support structure of a Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier was postulated as the failure mode for degradation of the Mariner '71 downlink signal level.

Adequately monitor the parts screening methods as well as contractor-specified manufacturing processes and test procedures, and improve contingency planning for the mission operations phase.

Document History

NASA-LLIS-0373
January 25, 1995
Lessons Learned – In-Flight TWTA Anomaly
Abstract: A bad weld in the cathode support structure of a Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier was postulated as the failure mode for degradation of the Mariner '71 downlink signal level. Adequately...
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