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Space Telecommunications Radio Architecture (STRS): Technical OverviewA software defined radio (SDR) architecture used in space-based platforms proposes to standardize certain aspects of radio development such as interface definitions, functional control and execution, and application software and firmware development. NASA has charted a team to develop an open software defined radio hardware and software architecture to support NASA missions and determine the viability of an Agency-wide Standard. A draft concept of the proposed standard has been released and discussed among organizations in the SDR community. Appropriate leveraging of the JTRS SCA, OMG s SWRadio Architecture and other aspects are considered. A standard radio architecture offers potential value by employing common waveform software instantiation, operation, testing and software maintenance. While software defined radios offer greater flexibility, they also poses challenges to the radio development for the space environment in terms of size, mass and power consumption and available technology. An SDR architecture for space must recognize and address the constraints of space flight hardware, and systems along with flight heritage and culture. NASA is actively participating in the development of technology and standards related to software defined radios. As NASA considers a standard radio architecture for space communications, input and coordination from government agencies, the industry, academia, and standards bodies is key to a successful architecture. The unique aspects of space require thorough investigation of relevant terrestrial technologies properly adapted to space. The talk will describe NASA's current effort to investigate SDR applications to space missions and a brief overview of a candidate architecture under consideration for space based platforms.
Document ID
20110002727
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Reinhart, Richard C.
(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
February 22, 2006
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Report/Patent Number
E-16010
Meeting Information
Meeting: IDGA 4th Software Defined Radio 2006
Location: Tyson Corner, VA
Country: United States
Start Date: February 22, 2006
End Date: February 23, 2006
Funding Number(s)
WBS: WBS 439432.07.02.03.03
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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