The Space Shuttle audio distribution system
Abstract
The Space Shuttle Orbiter's Audio Distribution System (ADS) provides voice communication among crew members and an interface to various radio access functions and hardline functions associated with a given orbital mission's payloads. The ADS encompasses facilities for audio processing, mixing, amplification, volume control, isolation, switching, and distribution. Attention is given to ADS design features and interface possibilities.
- Publication:
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NTC 1982; National Telesystems Conference
- Pub Date:
- 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982ntc..confT...2L
- Keywords:
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- Audio Equipment;
- Space Shuttle Orbiters;
- Spacecraft Communication;
- Voice Communication;
- Block Diagrams;
- Design;
- Equipment Specifications;
- Redundancy;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking