References & Citations
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
Title: Search for a Standard Explanation of the Pioneer Anomaly
(Submitted on 5 Jul 2001 (v1), last revised 12 Jun 2002 (this version, v3))
Abstract: The data from Pioneer 10 and 11 shows an anomalous, constant, Doppler frequency drift that can be interpreted as an acceleration directed towards the Sun of a_P = (8.74 \pm 1.33) x 10^{-8} cm/s^2. Although one can consider a new physical origin for the anomaly, one first must investigate the contributions of the prime candidates, which are systematics generated on board. Here we expand upon previous analyses of thermal systematics. We demonstrate that thermal models put forth so far are not supported by the analyzed data. Possible ways to further investigate the nature of the anomaly are proposed.
Submission history
From: Michael Martin Nieto [view email][v1] Thu, 5 Jul 2001 22:52:47 GMT (71kb)
[v2] Mon, 21 Jan 2002 05:09:15 GMT (72kb)
[v3] Wed, 12 Jun 2002 21:57:58 GMT (141kb)