Satellite Telemetry Automatic Reduction System /STARS 2/, a fully automatic computer-controlled telemetry data processor, maximizes data recovery, reduces turnaround time, increases flexibility, and improves operational efficiency. The system incorporates a CDC 3200 computer as its central element

Cox, F. B.

Keipert, F. A.

Lee, R. C.

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September 1968	 Brief 68-10336 
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The "Satellite Telemetry Automatic Reduction 
System" (STARS II), is a fully automatic computer-
controlled telemetry data processor. The system 
incorporates a CDC 3200 computer as its central 
element, together with facilities for converting 
and processing telemetry data and ground station time 
inputs, plus a full complement of simulation equip-
ment. STARS. II maximizes data recovery, reduces 
turnaround time, increases flexibility, and improves 
operational efficiency. The system encompasses ad-
vanced techniques for computer-controlled data 
processing of high volume telemetry data. 
The CDC 3200 general-purpose computer is the 
basic control element for the complement of signal 
conditioning, conversion, control, simulation, and 
computer peripheral equipment. The computer may
be used to perform both on- and off-line functions. 
It is provided with a 16,384-word memory, magnetic 
tapes, card equipment, and a high-speed line printer. 
Note: 
Further information concerning this innovation is 
presented in NASA TND-3981, "A Fully Automatic 
Satellite Data Processor" by Frank A. Keipert, 
Richard C. Lee, and Fred B. Cox, May 1967, available 
from the Clearinghouse for Federal Scientific and 
Technical Information, Springfield, Virginia 22151 
price $3.00 paper copy, $0.65 microfiche. Inquiries 
may also be directed to: 
Technology Utilization Officer 
Goddard Space Flight Center 
Greenbelt, Maryland 20771 
Reference: B68-10336
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Patent status: 
No patent action is contemplated by NASA. 
Source: Frank A. Keipert and Richard C. Lee 
of Goddard Space Flight Center 
and Fred B. Cox 
• •	 of Beckman Instrument Company 
under contract to 
Goddard Space Flight Center 
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Brief 68-10336	 Category 01


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