Citation
Abstract
This article reports the results of an experiment to determine the feasibility of using asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) technology to support advanced spacecraft missions that require high-rate ground communications and, in particular, full-motion video. Potential nodes in such a ground network include Deep Space Network antenna stations, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and a set of national and international end users. The experiment simulated a lunar microrover, lunar lander, the DSN ground communications system, and distributed science users. The users were equipped with video-capable workstations. A key feature was an optical fiber link between two high-performance workstations equipped with ATM interfaces. Video was also transmitted through JPL’s institutional network to a user 8 km from the experiment. Variations in video depending on the networks and computers were observed, and this article reports the results.
Details
- Volume
- 42-114
- Published
- August 15, 1993
- Pages
- 185–191
- File Size
- 313.7 KB