Automatic control system for routing of telemetry data signals
Abstract
A telemetry data switching system consisting of seven matrices under the control of a minicomputer is described. The switching system routes missile telemetry data to and from analog tape recorders and bit synchronizers, and can accommodate more than 200 inputs. The matrix requirements were determined by categorizing the analog telemetry equipment frequency ranges of the inputs and outputs. Pre-detection and video signals were concentrated in a high-frequency (12 MHz) range; other analog signals, including timing, data streams to bit synchronizers and decommutated data signals to analog display devices were grouped in a low-frequency (about 3 MHz) range. Development of a file management system to provide operational control of the matrices is also considered.
- Publication:
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International Telemetering Conference
- Pub Date:
- 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976isa..conf..265B
- Keywords:
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- Analog Data;
- Automatic Control;
- Minicomputers;
- Missile Tests;
- Switching Circuits;
- Telemetry;
- High Frequencies;
- Matrices (Circuits);
- Minicomputers;
- Missiles;
- Pdp Computers;
- Peripheral Equipment (Computers);
- Signal Reception;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking