Research on Cloud Computing Technology Serving Space TT&C Applications

Technologies used in space TT&C are becoming varied and complex, in which case it requires developing a novel service environment with scale-out ability, general access interfaces and multiple technologies adaption to serve processes of information manufacture and information analysis in better quality. Cloud computing utilizes a model based on shared resources composing of mass storage devices, computing equipments, software and networks, from which the service can be flexibly obtained according to the needs of tasks. In this research, we propose a method design of the space TT&C cloud service platform (STCSP) based on cloud computing technology. Up on the analysis of design purpose and service modes, the key technologies of space TT&C cloud service are highlighted. Then the system framework of STCSP is described, as well as proposed deployment strategies and contained functions. At last, three study cases are given to illustrate how STCSP serves space TT&C applications.