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Critical early mission design considerations for lunar data systems architectureThis paper outlines recent early mission design activites for a lunar data systems architecture. Each major functional element is shown to be strikingly similar when viewed in a common reference system. While this similarity probably deviates with lower levels of decomposition, the sub-functions can always be arranged into similar and dissimilar categories. Similar functions can be implemented as objects - implemented once and reused several times like today's advanced integrated circuits. This approach to mission data systems, applied to other NASA programs, may result in substantial agency implementation and maintenance savings. In today's zero-sum-game budgetary environment, this approach could help to enable a lunar exploration program in the next decade. Several early mission studies leading to such an object-oriented data systems design are recommended.
Document ID
19920073036
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hei, Donald J., Jr.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Stephens, Elaine
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1992
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
IAF PAPER 92-0212
Accession Number
92A55660
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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