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Record 1 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The External Payload Computer (XPLC) provides data management interfaces between the payloads on an Express Pallet Adapter and the Express Pallet or the Columbus EPF [External Payload Facility]. The XPLC is based upon the Standard Payload Computer as modified for the external Station environment and specific adaptations for the Express Pallet Adapter payloads.

OBS

external payload computer; XPLC: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

ordinateur de charge utile externe; XPLC : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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