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