Title :
A flexible data handling concept
Author :
Schwarzmann, W.A.
Author_Institution :
TRW, Redondo Beach, CA, USA
Abstract :
A data-handling and control concept which uses a data bus to integrate digital data in satellites is presented. Onboard sensor data are processed to generate messages that utilize a data bus to provide flexible interconnections with other onboard processors and, through a communications network, to other satellites and the ground. A design that can be tailored to meet the requirements of different satellites is addressed. Design options are analyzed and summarized. Standard bus interface units are available to adapt different processors permitting easy integration into the satellite system. A MIL-STD-1750A processor that meets US DOD requirements supported by software tools permitting the use of Ada has been developed.<>
Keywords :
computer interfaces; data communication equipment; military computing; military systems; satellite relay systems; Ada; LAN; MIL-STD-1750A processor; US DOD; communications network; data bus; digital data; flexible data handling; flexible interconnections; onboard processors; satellites; software tools; standard bus interface; Artificial satellites; Assembly systems; Communication networks; Communication system control; Control systems; Costs; Data handling; Local area networks; Microprocessors; System testing;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace Applications Conference, 1990. Digest., 1990 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Vail, CO, USA
DOI :
10.1109/AERO.1990.109088
