Specifications

Figure 1: MCS architecture and interfaces to adjacent subsystems. “DAC” refers to “Data Aggre-
gation and Communications” (not currently implemented in LWA-1). “ABE” refers to “alternative
back ends” (not currently defined, but taken into account to facilitate future expansion). “DRSU”
refers to “data recorder storage unit” (see text). “Maint.” refers to (1) access ports to allow con-
nection of laptop-type computers for development, integration, and troubleshooting activities, and
(2) data paths available for the same purposes.
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