Robert Bradford

Abstract: In this presentation the various voice, video and data services and network connectivity for the operation of space based science on the International Space Station will be discussed. The general ground systems implementation end to end from the ISS to a scientist's location will be reviewed at a high level. From what is being presented the audience will be able to formulate ideas for scientific collaboration with their peers and determine at a very high level the feasibility of participation in Space Station science activities.

Bob Bradford has over 20 years information technology experience with NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Huntsville, Alabama. During that time, he has managed the operation of the Agency's administrative network, Marshall Center's LAN, telephone and TV studio operations as well as the mission network operation of the Center's Spacelab Payload Operations Control Center. He managed NASA's Slidell Computer Complex, Slidell Louisiana, which provided all computational support for the manufacture of the Space Shuttle External Tank. Currently, he is the MSFC representative of the Johnson Space Center's Space Operations Management Office Center Customer Commitment Manager at MSFC, responsible for all mission and data services for MSFC's space based operations.