A computer program generates Extensible Markup Language (XML) files that effect coupling between the command- and telemetry-handling software running aboard a spacecraft and the corresponding software running in ground support systems. The XML files are produced by use of information from the flight software and from flight-system engineering. The XML files are converted to legacy ground-system data formats for command and telemetry, transformed into Web-based and printed documentation, and used in developing new ground system data-handling software. Previously, the information about telemetry and command was scattered in various paper documents that were not synchronized. The process of searching and reading the documents was time-consuming and introduced errors. In contrast, the XML files contain all of the information in one place. XML structures can evolve in such a manner as to enable the addition, to the XML files, of the metadata necessary to track the changes and the associated documentation. The use of this software has reduced the extent of manual operations in developing a ground data system, thereby saving considerable time and removing errors that previously arose in the translation and transcription of software information from the flight to the ground system.
This program was written by Jesse Wright and Colette Wiklow of Caltech for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. For further information, access the Technical Support Package (TSP) free on-line at www.techbriefs.com/tsp under the Software category.
This software is available for commercial licensing. Please contact Karina Edmonds of the California Institute of Technology at (626) 395-2322. Refer to NPO-42291.
This Brief includes a Technical Support Package (TSP).
XML Flight/Ground Data Dictionary Management
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Overview
The document is a Technical Support Package from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) concerning the XML Flight/Ground Data Dictionary Management, identified by NTR Number 42291. It is part of NASA Tech Briefs, which disseminate information about aerospace-related developments that have potential technological, scientific, or commercial applications.
The XML Flight/Ground Data Dictionary Management software application is designed to enhance the management of flight and ground data, which is crucial for various aerospace missions. The document emphasizes the importance of this software in organizing and utilizing data effectively, thereby improving operational efficiency and decision-making processes in aerospace endeavors.
The Technical Support Package includes documentation that outlines the features and functionalities of the software, as well as its intended applications. It is part of NASA's Commercial Technology Program, which aims to make the results of aerospace research accessible for broader use beyond government and military applications. This initiative reflects NASA's commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration with the private sector and other organizations.
For those seeking additional information or assistance regarding research and technology in this area, the document provides contact details for the Innovative Technology Assets Management team at JPL. This includes a mailing address, phone number, and email, ensuring that interested parties can reach out for further inquiries or support.
The document also includes a notice regarding the liability and usage of the information contained within it. It clarifies that the United States Government and its representatives do not assume liability for the use of the information and that any mention of trade names or manufacturers is for identification purposes only, without implying official endorsement.
Overall, this Technical Support Package serves as a valuable resource for understanding the XML Flight/Ground Data Dictionary Management software and its implications for the aerospace industry, highlighting NASA's role in advancing technology and promoting innovative partnerships.
