BPS Client Software

The original purpose of the BPS Client software was to emulate the EXPRESS Rack communications so that the software team could test the BPS software interface to the EXPRESS Rack without the EXPRESS Rack. It quickly became an important and powerful tool for the BPS team enabling remote operation of the BPS flight unit (even from home). The BPS Client provides full monitoring and control of all subsystems and facilitates full data acquisition from a remote location. With the BPS Client you can quickly develop additional features without modifying the BPS flight software. 
 

Operating environment .................................................................................................................................................. MS Windows

Data logging: diagnostic data ........................................................................................................................... once/min. to once/sec.

Data logging: health & status ............................................................................................................................................. once/sec.

Communication protocol ..................................................................................................................................... TCP/IP over Ethernet 
 

• Use with other payloads when modified for corresponding command and telemetry formats
• Build on communication with EXPRESS Rack or HHR
• Crew can monitor payload data from space-based laptop in various onboard locations