Packet communications services for the Space Station Freedom

Author

Smith, J.F.

fYear

1990

fDate

4-9 Feb. 1990

Firstpage

193

Lastpage

200

Abstract

The preliminary design of the space-to-ground packet communications services that have been recommended for the Space Station Freedom Manned Base (SSFMB) is discussed. The packet communications services between the Space Station Freedom and the ground control centers are considered. The packet communications services described include path service for the unacknowledged and unconfirmed delivery of classical spacecraft telemetry, and internet service, which is to be used for the general computer-to-computer communications between the SSFMB and the ground control centers. The concepts of the virtual channel as it relates to delivery of the described packet services are introduced, and other data delivery services that will be provided by the Space Station Information System are briefly reviewed.<>

Keywords

computer networks; open systems; packet switching; space communication links; space vehicles; telemetering systems; Space Station Freedom; Space Station Information System; computer-to-computer communications; data delivery services; ground control centers; path service; space-to-ground packet communications; spacecraft telemetry; virtual channel; virtual channels; Books; Communication system control; Control systems; Information systems; Management information systems; Packaging; Space stations; Space vehicles; Telemetry; Web and internet services;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Aerospace Applications Conference, 1990. Digest., 1990 IEEE

Conference_Location

Vail, CO, USA

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/AERO.1990.109084

Filename

109084