IOTS 2000 Software

The In-Orbit Testing Software (IOTS) 2000 supports beginning-of-life and on-station testing of the satellite communications payload. Developed completely in-house by TechCom engineers, the IOTS 2000 measurement system and software have been extensively tested and validated by ASTRA through its day-to-day in-orbit analysis activities -- such as transponder performance assessment -- as well as through spacecraft beginning-of-life testing.

Main features:

• Designed for heterogeneous and distributed environments
• Test grouping allow collection of any type of test on any satellite
• Single step mode featuring controlled execution of tests
• Web based remote access (test results on a standard web browser; comprehensive reports, calibration, configuration data)
• Dynamic station simulator included (developed for operator training and test validation with no measurement equipment or satellite access needed)
• Connection to third party telemetry supported via a simple communications interface and protocol