Space Network Interoperability Panel (SNIP) studyThe Space Network Interoperability Panel (SNIP) study is a tripartite study that involves the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the European Space Agency (ESA), and the National Space Development Agency (NASDA) of Japan. SNIP involves an ongoing interoperability study of the Data Relay Satellite (DRS) Systems of the three organizations. The study is broken down into two parts; Phase one deals with S-band (2 GHz) interoperability and Phase two deals with Ka-band (20/30 GHz) interoperability (in addition to S-band). In 1987 the SNIP formed a Working Group to define and study operations concepts and technical subjects to assure compatibility of the international data relay systems. Since that time a number of Panel and Working Group meetings have been held to continue the study. Interoperability is of interest to the three agencies because it offers a number of potential operation and economic benefits. This paper presents the history and status of the SNIP study.
Document ID
19920032673
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Ryan, Thomas (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Lenhart, Klaus (ESA, European Space Operations Centre Darmstadt, Federal Republic of Germany, United States)
Hara, Hideo (NASDA Tracking and Data Acquisition Dept., Tokyo, Japan)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1991
Subject Category
Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command And Tracking