A SATELLITE MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM ON AN OPEN PLATFORM

Abstract

Schedule and budget constraints have created a need to produce satellite control centers quickly and efficiently. This need drives the development of a reconfigureable satellite control center. This paper describes such a system. The system is built on an open platform. It can be produced quickly and adapted to a specific satellite or satellites easily. It performs the core functions necessary to monitor and control satellites, and is continually adding new functionality. The system's architecture and openness allow upgrading for new requirements or improvements in technology.