How web-based voice communication system clients can change operation in mission control

Abstract

Current voice communication system (VoCS) solutions are primary build for mission control rooms and with mission critical phases in mind. This leaves much potential of VoCS unused. We would even argue that this complicates day-to-day operation work outside of mission critical phases.In this paper we discuss the integration of lightweight web browser-based voice clients into VoCS as secondary, remote access points for less mission critical use cases. This will not only simplify the day-to-day life of control room personal, it will also make operation with third parties easier and VoCS solutions more attractive for space flight related research institutes and training centers.