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Simulating Autonomous Telecommunication Networks for Space ExplorationCurrently, most interplanetary telecommunication systems require human intervention for command and control. However, considering the range from near Earth to deep space missions, combined with the increase in the number of nodes and advancements in processing capabilities, the benefits from communication autonomy will be immense. Likewise, greater mission science autonomy brings the need for unscheduled, unpredictable communication and network routing. While the terrestrial Internet protocols are highly developed their suitability for space exploration has been questioned. JPL has developed the Multi-mission Advanced Communications Hybrid Environment for Test and Evaluation (MACHETE) tool to help characterize network designs and protocols. The results will allow future mission planners to better understand the trade offs of communication protocols. This paper discusses various issues with interplanetary network and simulation results of interplanetary networking protocols.
Document ID
20150014729
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
Authors
Segui, John S.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Jennings, Esther H.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 3, 2015
Publication Date
May 12, 2008
Subject Category
Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command And Tracking
Computer Programming And Software
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Meeting Information
Meeting: SpaceOps 2008
Location: Heidelberg
Country: Germany
Start Date: May 12, 2008
End Date: May 16, 2008
Sponsors: European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites, European Space Agency, American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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