Emergency communications channel systems and methods for satellite command
US8483888B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/18597
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for commanding a satellite are provided. A system for commanding a satellite includes a data bus and a payload coupled to the data bus, the payload including a payload receiver. The system further includes a primary receiver coupled to the data bus and a processor coupled to the data bus. The processor configured to receive a first command from the primary receiver via the data bus, and to receive telemetry data from the payload via the data bus. The processor is further configured to detect a second command by processing the telemetry data received from the payload, and to execute the detected second command.
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