Inventors:
David W. Lloyd - Manhattan Beach CA
Alexander Mihich - Manhattan Beach CA
William D. Lemke - Torrance CA
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
H04B 1000
US Classification:
398124, 244158 R, 398121, 398122, 701 13
Abstract:
A spacecraft data acquisition system comprises a telemetry and command controller, a payload unit, and a bi-directional interface that couples the telemetry and command controller to the payload unit. The interface is a single bi-directional interface that is used to reduce the complexity of the spacecraft. The transmission of information over the interface has a predetermined protocol so that the telemetry and command controller and payload unit may effectively use the single interface.