Title :
The tanDEM-X Ground Station Network
Author :
Metzig, R. ; Diedrich, E. ; Reissig, R. ; Schwinger, M. ; Riffel, F. ; Henniger, H. ; Schättler, B.
Author_Institution :
German Aerosp. Center (DLR), Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany
Abstract :
This paper describes DLR´s Ground Station Network as setup and operated for the TanDEM-X mission payload data reception. It lists the technical layout and operational characteristics of each station. The Station Monitoring and Control System which has been successfully qualified during the TanDEM-X commissioning phase is introduced. Software design aspects are discussed high level. Key features of the Station Monitoring and Control System are provided.
Keywords :
ground support systems; TanDEM-X ground station network; mission payload data reception; operational characteristics; station monitoring and control system; technical layout; Baseband; Control systems; Monitoring; Payloads; Satellite antennas; Satellites; Ground Station Network; Station Monitoring and Control System; TanDEM-X;
Conference_Titel :
Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS), 2011 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1003-2
DOI :
10.1109/IGARSS.2011.6049277
