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Integrated Navigation Testbed

Completed TRL 2 (started at 1, targeting 2)

Description

This project will develop a hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) environment to support software and hardware testing to accelerate navigation, guidance, and control technology software and hardware development. The HWIL testbed will be used to simulate various flight scenarios, emulate sensor models, and test flight hardware and software to develop relevant GN&C systems that support NASA’s sustainable Moon presence and beyond.

Benefits

Navigation teams will be able to maximize simulations and hardware development for cis-Lunar missions and Commercial Lander programs.

Ultimately, this facility could be used to provide IV&V services for other users (e.g. government, commercial, and universities) in near-earth or Cis-lunar space.

Details

Technology areaGN&C > GN&C Systems Engineering Technologies > GN&C Ground Testbeds and Test Facilities
ProgramCenter Independent Research & Development: GSFC IRAD (GSFC IRAD)
Lead organizationGoddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
Start date2020-10-01
End date2021-09-30

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How to get involved

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