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Improved Channel Decoders and New Low-Rate Codes for Space Communications

Completed TRL 3 (started at 2, targeting 3)

Description

Improve performance of current decoders for optical and RF links, without changing the CCSDS coding standards, by applying recent advances in machine learning to optimize channel decoder weights.

Benefits

The decoder improvements, optical code puncturing patterns, and new low-rate LDPC codes will result in an increase in data volume from deep space missions while reducing frame error rates (increase the reliability of transmission).

Details

Technology areaCommunications, Navigation, and Orbital Debris Tracking and Characterization Systems > Optical Communications
ProgramCenter Innovation Fund: JPL CIF (JPL CIF)
Lead organizationJet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
Start date2023-10-01
End date2024-09-30

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