place:Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD 20771-0001
Abstract
VGOS radio telescopes enable observations
in the range of 2-14 GHz and are much more receptive
for unwanted radio frequency interference. Some
space-borne transmitters may cause detrimental radiation
to VGOS receivers. The registration of new VGOS
sites at ITU is important to obtain administrative protection.
This may help to avoid direct illumination by
strong radars, as well as provide protection in the dedicated
RAS bands from lower-level interference that
degrades system sensitivity. This article introduces the
risk of damage and explains the registration procedur