User inputs are processed on a remote computing interface, which serves as the initiation point for observational commands. Each command is transmitted via secure channels to ensure data integrity, initiating an asynchronous event within the Firebase real-time database.

Firebase acts as a cloud-based intermediary, facilitating the continuous flow of control signals between the user interface and local control systems. This database maintains an active, bidirectional data stream, instantly relaying updates to the telescope system. Such low-latency data synchronization is essential for high-frequency, real-time celestial tracking.

A locally executing Python loop monitors Firebase for new data events, employing robust event-driven programming techniques to detect and interpret updates. This process ensures low-overhead, non-blocking communication, crucial for time-sensitive adjustments. The Python loop processes user commands and translates them into a GNU Radio-compatible format.

Commands are forwarded to the GNU Radio ecosystem, which interfaces directly with the PSRT telescope’s hardware. This open-source framework processes signal chains and modulations, enabling precise control of the telescope’s positioning and signal acquisition systems. This interaction ensures that the telescope’s electromagnetic orientation corresponds precisely to user-specified coordinates.

Upon completion of the observation, processed data is sent back through the Firebase infrastructure, which triggers a feedback loop. Results are relayed to the originating remote computer via email, ensuring secure, accessible delivery of observational data.