Development of a Prototype Real-Time Automated Filter for Operational Deep Space Navigation
Operational deep space navigation has in the past, and is currently, performed using systems whose architecture was designed to accommodate tape data transfers and computing environments with a tiny fraction of the current capability. Additionally, this architecture requires cons
Selection note: Curated for a prototype that automated near-real-time DSN radiometric-data processing to reduce constant human supervision and improve operational response.
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mission-architecture
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Authors
Pollmeier, V.M.; Masters, W.C.
Year
1994
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Operational deep space navigation has in the past, and is currently, performed using systems whose architecture was designed to accommodate tape data transfers and computing environments with a tiny fraction of the current capability. Additionally, this architecture requires constant human supervision and intervention. A prototype for a system which allows relatively automated processing of radio metric data received in near real-time from NASA's Deep Space Network (DSN) without any redesign of the existing operational flow has been developed. This system will allow for more rapid response as well as much reduced staffing to support mission navigation operations.
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