Computer Science – Performance
Scientific paper
Mar 2004
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2004aero.conf.1425d&link_type=abstract
2004 IEEE Aerospace Conference. Proceedings Vol. 3: 1425-1431
Computer Science
Performance
Scientific paper
There has never been a long-duration deep space mission that did not have unexpected problems during operations. JPL's Interplanetary Network Directorate (IND) Technology Program was created to develop new and improved methods of communication, navigation, and operations. A side benefit of the program is that it maintains a cadre of human talent and experimental systems that can be brought to bear on unexpected problems that may occur during mission operations. Solutions fall into four categories: applying new technology during operations to enhance science performance, developing new operational strategies, providing domain experts to help find solutions, and providing special facilities to trouble-shoot problems. These are illustrated here using five specific examples of spacecraft anomalies that have been solved using, at least in part, expertise or facilities from the IND Technology Program: Mariner 10, Voyager, Galileo, SOHO, and Cassini/Huygens. In this era of careful cost management, and emphasis on returns-on-investment, it is important to recognize this crucial additional benefit from such technology program investments.
Deutsch Leslie J.
Lesh Janet Rountree
No associations
LandOfFree
A Technology Program that Rescues Spacecraft does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with A Technology Program that Rescues Spacecraft, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and A Technology Program that Rescues Spacecraft will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1620131