Submillimeter source needs for NASA missions

Submillimeter source needs for the NASA astrophysics Submillimeter Intermediate Mission and the Earth Observing System Microwave Limb Sounder instrument are presented. Solid state local oscillators using planar devices are planned. State-of-the- art performance for these components is reviewed.

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