Settlements of foundation and track of TM65 m and its effect on antenna pointing

Fu Li; Ling Quanbao; Zhao Rongbing; Qian Zhihan; Qian Hongliang; Gou Wei; Guo Wen; Fan Qingyuan; Liu Qinghui

doi:10.3788/irla201645.1117006

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