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Strategy and Scenario for Radioastron Space VLBI Observations

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Space VLBI's highly dynamic geometry, ability to access the space radio telescope (SRT) only via distant communication links, very expensive mission cost, and scientific goals define the basic strategy and scenario for mission control and radio source observations. These are very different from those for ground-based VLBI. Space VLBI strategy must be based on the limitation of SRT repointings, periodic orbit determination before astronomical observations, preliminary preparation and checking of space and ground facilities, and recommended observing sequences and modes. A control and observation scenario is considered for an in-orbit-checkout period, and also for short (1-orbit – 1 week) and long (1 week and more) observation sessions. Examples and illustrations are given for the Radioastron space VLBI Project.

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Andreyanov, V.V. Strategy and Scenario for Radioastron Space VLBI Observations. Experimental Astronomy 9, 103–117 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1008158500231

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