Galileo attitude and articulation control subsystem closed loop testingIn order to ensure the reliable operation of the Attitude and Articulation Control Subsystem (AACS) which will guide the Galileo spacecraft on its two and one-half year journey to Jupiter, the AACS is being rigorously tested. The primary objectives of the test program are the verification of the AACS's form, fit, and function, especially with regard to subsystem external interfaces and the functional operation of the flight software. Attention is presently given to the Galileo Closed Loop Test System, which simulates the dynamic and 'visual' flight environment for AACS components in the laboratory.
Document ID
19840027252
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Lembeck, M. F. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Pignatano, N. D. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA, United States)