DEFINITION:

Covering technologies and techniques related to mission control systems (MCS’s), SIM and DC architectures, techniques and tools for operations planning and scheduling, commonalities of AIV and operations, decision support and process control, operations data archiving and access, human–computer interfaces (HCIs).

(Source: ESA TD 9C)

SUBDOMAINS:

1. Mission Control System, Automation, Mission Planning, Simulators and Station M&C and Data Centre Architecture and Technologies: Includes architectural concepts, definition of a general framework, a set of building blocks/libraries for any type of mission and state of the art technologies for Ground Segment CSOS (Complex System of Systems).
2. Preparation and Procedure Tools: Taking into account commonalities with EGSE requirements.
3. Human–Computer Interfaces and Technologies: Includes frameworks, toolkits and other aiding tools that ease the definition of HCI, sharing a common look and feel and usability.