An integrated distributed control structure for global communications
Abstract
The worldwide communications resources of the Defense Communications System (DCS) are controlled by a multilevel control complex, with distribution of control functions among many control facilities. The control structure is going through substantial changes, driven by considerations of reliability, survivability, crisis management capability, and of course, cost. This paper introduces the control structure, the ongoing and programmed improvements for the control capabilities, and how the Automated Technical Control (ATEC) equipments will form the basis of a distributed, processor based communications control utility. Finally, the unique features of the Real Time Adaptive Control System (RTACS) for the third generation Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) will be described, along with the integration of RTACS into the distributed global control structure.
- Publication:
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IEEE Transactions on Communications
- Pub Date:
- September 1980
- Bibcode:
- 1980ITCom..28.1505R
- Keywords:
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- Automatic Control;
- Central Electronic Management System;
- Computer Systems Design;
- Defense Communications Satellite System;
- Defense Communications System (Dcs);
- Satellite Networks;
- Command And Control;
- Information Flow;
- Real Time Operation;
- Reliability Engineering;
- Switching Circuits;
- Communications and Radar