Posted on 07/06/2009 5:32:26 PM PDT by KevinDavis
Despite it being in many ways a marvel of modern technology, the International Space Station can't keep up with even the simplest modern cellphone in terms of data communication with Earth. Disruption-Tolerant Networking, a new protocol for transmitting data in space being developed jointly by NASA, Google's "Chief Internet Evangelist" and others, hopes to change that.
Now, spacecraft like the ISS communicate with Earth over a single point-to-point connection using a transmitter that is essentially a souped-up walkie-talkie. Data transmissions must be carefully scheduled to coincide with periods where both the ISS and a receiving station are in range for long enough to complete the exchange.
(Excerpt) Read more at popsci.com ...
Well, just damn ...... :(
It would be REALLY COOL to be freeping from space..
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I thought the TDRS system’s whole purpose was to keep orbiting spacecraft in constant contact with Earth.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracking_and_Data_Relay_Satellite_System
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Well not exactly from space, but I might have FReeped from Mission Control. ;)
Mission Control is a whole lot closer that I....... lol
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