Typically used to keep a computer running for several minutes after a power outage to enable a graceful shut down, the open RPG UPS utilizes a software component that automatically implements shut down procedures in case of a power failure. A major improvement over the legacy system is the way data are passed to the various algorithms. The legacy system uses a buffer manager whereby each algorithm is a potential bottleneck. If an algorithm has a problem, base data transmission to another algorithm may be interrupted. Base data distribution will be done by a SUN Ultra 5.
All user interaction is through pull-down menus.
Current status of data flow and antenna motion are depicted by animated flow diagrams and color coding. For example, if a wide band line is down the connection will turn red on the display. The UNIX windows environment will also allow the status window to be displayed on any other UNIX machine in the office. The different sectors are controlled by moving the boundary lines with the mouse. Affected parameters are automatically re-calculated and displayed.