DTN-O-Tron: A system for the user-guided semi-autonomous generation and distribution of CGR contact plans

Abstract

This paper presents an end-to-end solution for the management of ION DTN nodes. This system allows the user to modify the contact plan for remote ION nodes, as well as handle reports which have been received from those nodes, with all communication between the manager and remote nodes performed over DTN. We implement an open-source reference solution for many of the issues faced in the interplanetary DTN network management, including safe typing, data archival, and end-user interaction.