Small-scale Cmd & Ctrl Remote End to End Mission Support System (SCREEMS)

Create an airworthy ground control capability that accommodates and easily integrates a range of platforms of various size, complexity, and criticality that is compatible with Armstrong and Edwards Air force Base range safety. Specifically, the development of a NASA GCS software that is rapidly configurable to each projects needs. This development will not only enhance the ability to fly but will support projects through control law analysis and development of further one-of-a-kind technologically innovative ideas.

The expected outcome is a robust, project-agnostic ground control station and integrated SIM that can support a multitude of projects from control law development all the way through flight. The desired outcome from this funding will be to demonstrate a full-loop ground operation that mimics a flight scenario using the new GCS software. The SCREEMS GCS can then be used by projects such as RAVEN and MAE to perform flight testing. It can also be used to test new technology such as High Perfoamance Spaceflight Computing (HPSC - NuRFCS ). There are endless usecases for SCREEMS and it can continually be enhanced over the years to further the capability.

This is a mature technology (TRL 7+) — the realistic path in is usually NASA's Technology Transfer Program: licensing an existing NASA patent, or a Space Act Agreement to use NASA facilities/expertise directly. NASA also runs a startup licensing program with no upfront fee for companies formed to commercialize a specific NASA technology.

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