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Deep Space Network information system architecture studyThe purpose of this article is to describe an architecture for the Deep Space Network (DSN) information system in the years 2000-2010 and to provide guidelines for its evolution during the 1990s. The study scope is defined to be from the front-end areas at the antennas to the end users (spacecraft teams, principal investigators, archival storage systems, and non-NASA partners). The architectural vision provides guidance for major DSN implementation efforts during the next decade. A strong motivation for the study is an expected dramatic improvement in information-systems technologies, such as the following: computer processing, automation technology (including knowledge-based systems), networking and data transport, software and hardware engineering, and human-interface technology. The proposed Ground Information System has the following major features: unified architecture from the front-end area to the end user; open-systems standards to achieve interoperability; DSN production of level 0 data; delivery of level 0 data from the Deep Space Communications Complex, if desired; dedicated telemetry processors for each receiver; security against unauthorized access and errors; and highly automated monitor and control.
Document ID
19920020142
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other
Authors
Beswick, C. A.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Markley, R. W.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Atkinson, D. J.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Cooper, L. P.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Tausworthe, R. C.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Masline, R. C.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Jenkins, J. S.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Crowe, R. A.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Thomas, J. L.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Stoloff, M. J.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
May 15, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: The Telecommunications and Data Acquisition Report 42-109: January-March 1992
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Accession Number
92N29385
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 314-30-58-50-05
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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