Task Initiator provides off-the-shelf automation for various control system functions including those of available as part of the EPOCH IPS (Integrated Product Suite). Operators and engineers can schedule the automated generation of ABE historical trending and analysis plots and reports, execution of routine orbital operations activities in OASYS or even the execution of real time satellite or ground equipment status and control procedures in EPOCH T&C or ARES.This versatile tool also allows operators to schedule the execution of user developed applications or scripts. Task Initiator includes mechanisms for starting tasks based upon recognition of satellite control center events, such as time scheduled events, file arrival events, or customer specified events.
Satellite operators and engineers use Task Initiator to automate file management, transfers, cleanup, system operations, product generation, and ground equipment reconfigurations