A Satellite Data Model for the AFRL Responsive Space Initiative
Kenneth Sundberg, Scott Cannon, Todd Hospodarsky, Don S. Fronterhouse, Jim Lyke · Digital Commons - USU (Utah State University) · 2006
The Air Force Research Laboratory's Responsive Space Testbed initiative is focused on the rapid deployment of tactical satellites. To support this goal we have developed the Satellite Data Model (SDM). Critical to the success of the Satellite Data Model are the autocon_guration abilities of the SDM. The SDM system allows devices and applications can be developed independently of each other. When the need of a satellite is conceived, components appropriate to that need are selected and added into the system. The SDM then manages the necessary initialization and discovery so that the components can work correctly in concert to form a functioning satellite.