Intelligent, reusable software for plug and play space avionics, Phase I

Space Micro proposes to build upon our existing space processing and hardening technologies and products e.g (Proton 200K), to research and develop reusable software for plug and play (PnP) for intelligent avionics and payload processing. This will leverage both AFRL and Space Micro R&D to meet NASA's expanding reusable software needs. At the end of Phase 1 we will have demonstrated, both by analysis and limited lab testing of prototype PnP software, the technical feasibility.(TRL=3). In Phase 2 we will develop an engineering models of an avionics incorporating PnP reusable software, and demonstrate electrically and also in relevant ground-based test bed at NASA or AFRL.

Potential NASA Commercial Applications: Intelligent reusable PnP software will support DoD AFRL and Operationally responsive Space (ORS) initiatives including the TacSat family of satellites. This technology may also benefit commercial space platforms, both LEO and GEO telecommunication satellites, such as Intelsat, Direct TV, XM radio, Lockheed's A2100, and Boeing's HS-601. Civil earth sensing applications such as weather/metrology applications e.g. (NOAA) can also benefit. This technology and products will also address emerging MDA radiation threats. These programs include MKV THAAD, AEGIS, and GMD for Blocks 2012 and beyond. With the new challenge of atmospheric neutrons to MDA High altitude airship (HAA) programs and NASA or Air Force UAV programs, this R&D will be a timely solution.

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