Technical data

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ODF An Operations Data File (ODF) procedure is a set of instructions used by
ground controllers, the on-board crew and for the on-orbit procedures
executor software to fulfill specific tasks. These are the tasks needed to operate
and maintain station systems, payloads, and attached vehicles under both
nominal and off-nominal conditions.
Packet The unit of information transmitted over the network, consisting of a
preamble, a destination address, a source address, the data being transmitted,
and a code that allows testing for corrent transmission.
PODF The PODF is a component of the Operations Data File (ODF) which is the
collection of the operations procedures and reference information required to
perform ISS on-orbit system and payload operations.
Profiles See Roaming Profiles
Roaming Profiles TBD
Router A computer that interconnects two or more distinct networks that utilize
identical or different communication protocols.
Service Executable programs that Windows NT Server 4.0 runs to provide
functionality to users.
Share An object, such as a hard disk partition, that can be viewed remotely in the
network neighborhood. Drive letters can be assigned to shares. Share
permissions may be applied to NTFS and FAT volumes.
SODF The Station Operations Data File (SODF) is the collection of procedures and
reference information that support station onboard operations.
Topology Basically, the shape of the network. The physical topology of a network is the
layout or actual appearance of the cabling scheme used. The logical topology
of a network describes how the data flows the physical topology. The OPS
LAN is a multipoint, bus topology, where all network devices are linked
together through a single communication medium. The medium may be RF,
coax cable, or both, with access points providing the bridge between media.