Off-the-Shelf Real-Time Monitoring of Satellite Constallations in a
visual 3-D Environment

Ursula Schwuttke
NASA/JPL 

Co-authors:
Robert Angelino
robert@puente.jpl.nasa.gov
Anthony Mactutis
Alan Quan
NASA/JPL


Abstract:
The Multimission Spacecraft Analysis System (MSAS) Data Monitor is a
generic software product that represents the next-generation in
real-time data monitoring and analysis tools. It goes beyond
conventional text-based displays by representing data in a unique
graphical form, conveying system status through the shape, color,
motion, and position of graphical objects floating in a
three-dimensional cyberspace environment. It is ideal for monitoring
high volumes of data, for viewing results in easily configurable
displays, and for providing both high-level and detailed views into a
constellation of monitored satellites. The Data Monitor offers a great
improvement over conventional graphic and text-based displays, not
only because it dramatically increases the amount of data that a
single person can absorb in limited time, but also because it can be
completely installed and configured without any software development
by the end-user. The system also provides innovation in alarm
detection, reporting of both traditional limit-based alarms and alarms
triggered by automated analysis of data.