Ground Station Control

Problems Adressed
A typical Ground Station often consists of a number of specialized units, e.g. demodulators, modulators, antenna control units (ACU), converters, switch matrices, etc. (These units normally have their own Graphical User Interface (GUI), but also a well-defined interface (API)). Instead of handling these units as stand alone units, MEOS Control integrates them into one overall system, with a common GUI and a common API for remote operations.

Operational Modes
All units integrated into MEOS Control can be scheduled as one system, thus, being setup automatically prior to activities. MEOS Control supports both immediate and time-based scheduling. This implies that ACU, demodulators, switch matrices, etc. can be scheduled in one operation to handle the mission in question.

During operation, MEOS Control collects all available status information from the connected units. This status information can be provided in real-time through the MEOS Control’s external interface and through the embedded GUI, and summarized as post-pass quality reports.

When combined with MEOS Connect, the Ground Station units become an integrated part of an overall Ground Station network.