A concept for automatic control of the thrust subsystem has been developed by JPL and participating NASA Centers. This paper reports on progress in implementing the concept at JPL. Control of the Thrust Subsystem (TSS) is performed by the spacecraft computer command subsystem, and telemetry data is extracted by the spacecraft flight data subsystem. The Data and Control Interface Unit, an element of the TSS, provides the interface with the individual elements of the TSS. The control philosophy and implementation guidelines are presented. Control requirements are listed, and the control mechanism, including the serial digital data intercommunication system, is outlined. The paper summarizes progress to Fall 1974.
Automatic control of a primary electric thrust subsystem
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Electric Propulsion Conference ; 1975 ; New Orleans, LA
1975-03-01
Conference paper
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English
Automatic control of a primary electric thrust subsystem
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