NASDA's current tracking and data acquisition activity
Abstract
It is pointed out that satellite tracking activities in Japan are mainly conducted by the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA). The NASDA network considered consists of the Tracking and Control Center (TACC), the Katsuura Tracking and Data Acquisition Station (KTDS), the Masuda TDS (MTDS), and the Okinawa TDS (OTDS). All stations are connected to TACC by dedicated communication lines. Real time satellite operations can be performed either from TACC or at stations. The TACC is discussed, taking into account its major functions, the main control room, the mission control area, the computers, and the software system. Attention is also given to the functions of domestic stations and their equipment, and the operation plan of NASDA for future satellites.
- Publication:
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Space Tracking and Data Systems
- Pub Date:
- 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981stds.proc...41F
- Keywords:
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- Computer Systems Design;
- Data Acquisition;
- Domestic Satellite Communications Systems;
- Ground Stations;
- Japanese Space Program;
- Satellite Tracking;
- Tracking Networks;
- Command And Control;
- Computer Programs;
- Data Systems;
- Ground Based Control;
- Network Control;
- Real Time Operation;
- Space Missions;
- Tracking Stations;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking