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A ToolKit for SmallSat Attitude Control Systems (AcsKit)

Completed TRL 2 (started at 2, targeting 2)

Description

We propose to leverage existing GSFC simulation and Attitude Control System development tools to create easy-to-use, modular, and extendable Attitude Control Flight Software for SmallSat missions. The FY19 task will

build a ready-to-use ACS design and analysis software suite,

map future software features for the next two years,

transform legacy ACS algorithms into pre-designed software modules,

provide guidelines and frameworks for software customization, and

implement core flight software (cFS) compatible ACS software.

Benefits

Our tool will provide system engineers and scientists a way to “get things started” and enable experienced ACS analysts to extend preliminary designs to meet more detailed mission requirements.

Details

Technology areaAir Traffic Management and Range Tracking Systems > Safe All-Vehicle Access
ProgramCenter Independent Research & Development: GSFC IRAD (GSFC IRAD)
Lead organizationGoddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
Start date2018-10-01
End date2019-09-30

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