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Avionics for a Small SatelliteThis paper discusses a small. seven and a half (7.5) inch diameter. satellite that NASA-JSC is developing as a technology demonstrator for an astronaut assistant free flyer. The Free Flyer is designed to off load flight crew work load by performing inspections of the exterior of Space Shuttle or International Space Station. The Free Flyer is designed to be operated by the flight crew thereby reducing the number of Extra Vehicle Activities (EVA) or by an astronaut on the ground further reducing crew work load. The paper focuses on the design constraint of a small satellite and the technology approach used to achieve the set of high performance requirements specified for the Free Flyer. Particular attention is paid to the processor card as it is the heart and system integration point of the Free Flyer.
Document ID
20100042638
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Abbott, Larry (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Jochim, David (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Schuler, Robert (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
February 11, 2001
Subject Category
Spacecraft Instrumentation And Astrionics
Report/Patent Number
JSC-CN-6382
Report Number: JSC-CN-6382
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space Exploration Technology Conference
Location: Albuquerque
Country: Mexico
Start Date: February 11, 2001
End Date: February 15, 2001
Sponsors: New Mexico State Univ.
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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