File-based data processing on MESSENGER

As part of the system software, MESSENGER will be using a file-based system for the transfer and processing of instrument and spacecraft data. The flow of files within the MESSENGER software architecture begins with the receipt of science data by the main processor and the creation of files containi...

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Published inActa astronautica Vol. 59; no. 8; pp. 1071 - 1078
Main Authors Krupiarz, Christopher J., Artis, David A., Calloway, Andrew B., Frangos, Constantine M., Heggestad, Brian K., Holland, Douglas B., Stratton, William C.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2006
Subjects
Computer programs
Conferences
Data processing
Grounds
MESSENGER Spacecraft
Microprocessors
Software
Spacecraft
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Summary:As part of the system software, MESSENGER will be using a file-based system for the transfer and processing of instrument and spacecraft data. The flow of files within the MESSENGER software architecture begins with the receipt of science data by the main processor and the creation of files containing these data by the flight software. The files are then autonomously selected for downlink via a priority-based algorithm, packaged for transmittal via the CCSDS File Delivery Protocol (CFDP), and radiated to the ground. The ground software reconstructs the files via its implementation of CFDP, performs further processing on the file, and sends it to the operations data archive and the Science Operations Center. The MESSENGER spacecraft operations team manages the overall handling of these files through interaction with both the flight and ground systems.
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ISSN:0094-5765
1879-2030
DOI:10.1016/j.actaastro.2005.07.014