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Telemetry, tracking, and command consolidation in the Deep Space Network

Berner, Jeff B.·Odea, J. Andrew·Bryant, Scott H.·Guerreo, Ana Maria P.·Louie, John J.
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Currently, in NASA's Deep Space Network (DSN), telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) functions are distributed between multiple subsystem computers. Control design of these subsystems did not consider the interaction necessary between the functions, which create opportunities for loss of data. Also, the current controller design can force the use of equipment that is not needed for the task at hand, to the detriment of others. As part of the Network Simplification Project (NSP), the TTC implementation has been re-examined, New telemetry and commanding equipment is being built, and the control of the TT&C functions is being consolidated into two controllers, Uplink and Downlink. The new equipment uses commercial components, as opposed to the custom built equipment it is replacing, which improves reliability and simplifies maintenance.

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Berner, Jeff B., Odea, J. Andrew, Bryant, Scott H., Guerreo, Ana Maria P., Louie, John J.. 2001-10-29. Telemetry, tracking, and command consolidation in the Deep Space Network. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20060044096

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