An introduction to the concept and rationale of the Space Data Network (SDN) is given. SDN is a conceptual network, which extends from ground via relay satellites to spacecraft. Due to the heterogeneity of the employed network technologies and the needs of spacecraft operation, it provides a serious technological challenge in the fields of interconnection of transmission systems, networks and service management, and uplink data control.


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    Title :

    Space Data Network: Concept and Rationale


    Contributors:
    K. Schulz (author)

    Publication date :

    1991


    Size :

    16 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English