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Space Mobile Network: A Near Earth Communication and Navigation ArchitectureThis paper describes a Space Mobile Network architecture, the result of a recently completed NASA study exploring architectural concepts to produce a vision for the future Near Earth communications and navigation systems. The Space Mobile Network (SMN) incorporates technologies, such as Disruption Tolerant Networking (DTN) and optical communications, and new operations concepts, such as User Initiated Services, to provide user services analogous to a terrestrial smartphone user. The paper will describe the SMN Architecture, envisioned future operations concepts, opportunities for industry and international collaboration and interoperability, and technology development areas and goals.
Document ID
20160003321
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Israel, Dave J. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD United States)
Heckler, Greg (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD United States)
Menrad, Robert J. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD United States)
Date Acquired
March 11, 2016
Publication Date
March 1, 2016
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Report/Patent Number
GSFC-E-DAA-TN30380
Meeting Information
Meeting: IEEE Aerospace Conference
Location: Big Sky, MT
Country: United States
Start Date: March 5, 2016
End Date: March 12, 2016
Sponsors: Prognostics and Health Management Society (PHM), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
Spacecraft Communication
Space Communication

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