GSFC network operations with Tracking and Data Relay SatellitesThe Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) Network (TN) has been developed to provide services to all NASA User spacecraft in near-earth orbits. Three inter-relating entities will provide these services. The TN has been transformed from a network continuously changing to meet User specific requirements to a network which is flexible to meet future needs without significant changes in operational concepts. Attention is given to the evolution of the TN network, the TN capabilities-space segment, forward link services, tracking services, return link services, the three basic capabilities, single access services, multiple access services, simulation services, the White Sands Ground Terminal, the NASA communications network, and the network control center.
Document ID
19840057823
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Spearing, R. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Perreten, D. E. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1984
Subject Category
Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command And Tracking