Data handling equipment requirements for convolutional PCM telemetry.
Ground data handling equipment characteristics for PCM telemetry link utilizing convolutional coding
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Ground data handling equipment characteristics for PCM telemetry link utilizing convolutional coding
Split phase PCM code modulated carrier transmission characteristics determined for amplitude, phase and frequency shift keying, assuming random bit pattern and noncoherent modulation
Performance measurement and curves of frame synchronization codes for spacecraft PCM telemetry signals including computer analysis
Effects of spacecraft interference on 136 MHz PCM telemetry data link
Transmission characteristics of split phase PCM codes
Autocorrelation function and power spectral density of RF carrier modulated by split phase PCM code
Autocorrelation functions, power spectral density, bandwidth, and bit synchronization efficiency for PCM code formats
Power spectral density and autocorrelation functions of sinusoidal carrier amplitude modulated by split phase PCM and PSK
Nonlinear estimation with quantized measurements, applying algorithms to PCM, predictive quantization and data compression
Analog data transmission over PCM telemetry link, comparing noncoherent FSK vs PSK reception performance for waveform error
Formulation of design rules for PCM telemetry frame synchronization
Bipolar phase detector and corrector for split phase PCM data signals
Electrical and environmental tests on PCM telemetry system for earth resources aircraft
PCM telemetry bit synchronizer/signal conditioner, discussing bit acquisition, error and slippage rates
The Shuttle wideband-PCM recorder accomplishes recording on up to 14 data tracks with analog or digital data inputs. FM multiplexed analog frequencies of up to 2 MHz and digital rates of 1 Mb/s are accommodated at a tape speed of 120 in/s. Recording time in analog mode varies between 4 min for 2 MHz data to 80 min for 100 kHz data. The total digital data storage is 3.44 x 10 to the 9th bits with recording times from 1 hour for 1 Mb/s to 19 hours for 50 Kb/s data in the serial track switching mode. A versatile command decoder and control interface are used for eight primary modes of operation.
Program for communications and control computer simulates pulse-codemodulated data. Software for simulation pulse-code-modulated (PCM) data from Space Shuttle during launch preparations developed for use with checkout, control, and monitor subsystem (CCMS). Facilitates testing of CCMS with data expected from main engines, external fuel tanks, operational instrumentation, general-purpose computer, backup flight system, and payload. Simulator program executes in standard CCMS hardware, requiring no new hardware.
The method and apparatus constructed in accordance with this invention permits a plurality of parties to speak to each other on a conference line with a minimum of interference. The apparatus digitizes audio signals. Each of the parties has an audio transmitter and receiver provided for transmitting and receiving audio signals. The audio signals are converted to a PCM companded eight-bit parallel signal followed by a conversion to a serial signal for transmitting to a remote location and then reconverting each of the companded signals to a first-eight-bit parallel signal. The eight-bit parallel signal is fed to one input of a pre-programmed ROM. This eight-bit signal provides one-half of a sixteen-bit address of a lookup ROM. The other half of the sixteen-bit ROM address is supplied by another suscriber over an identical circuit.
The hardware and software characteristics of a time division multiplex system are described. The system is used to sample analog and digital data. The data is merged with synchronization information to produce a serial pulse coded modulation (PCM) bit stream. Information presented herein is required by users to design compatible interfaces and assure effective utilization of this encoder system. GSFC/Wallops Flight Facility has flown approximately 50 of these systems through 1984 on sounding rockets with no inflight failures. Aydin Vector manufactures all of the components for these systems.