CONTENTS

Annex 1� Selection of frequency bands in the 1-40 GHz range that are preferred for deep-space research
�1���� Introduction
�2���� Criteria for selection of preferred frequency bands
�3���� Equipment characteristics that concern link performance analysis
������� 3.1���� Antenna considerations
������� 3.2���� Transmitter power
������� 3.3���� Receiving equipment noise temperature
�4���� Propagation considerations
�5���� Results of performance analysis
�6���� Selection of preferred frequency bands
������� 6.1���� Diplexer characteristics
������� 6.2���� Link and allocation bandwidth
�7���� Requirement for several allocations that are widely spaced in the spectrum