Operational Procedures
Operational procedures list
This section provides a set of routine and recommended procedures to be followed during the operations of the satellite, which can take one or several consecutive passes. These procedures are designed to ensure an efficient management of the satellite's vital functions, enabling operators to detect, respond and correct any issues that may arise during the mission.
| Procedure ID | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Acquisition Of Signal |
| 2 | Upload Configuration File |
| 3 | Payload Scheduling |
| 4 | Deploy Payload |
| 5 | Manually Deploy COMMS |
| 6 | Resume RF Communications |
| 7 | Stop RF Communications |
| 8 | Change Operational Mode |
| 9 | Request On-Demand HT Packet |
| 10 | Download and Clear Payload Execution |
| 11 | Force Payload Executions |
| 12 | Hard Reboot Execution |
| 13 | Soft Reboot Execution |
| 14 | Operational Health Check |
| 15 | Update TLE Data |
| 16 | Clear All Experiments Memory |
| 17 | Clear All HT Memory |
For a detailed explanation of the steps to be followed in each of the procedures, please refer to the attached file titled OPS-SAT PoCat.xlsx. This document outlines the specific cases in which each procedure is applicable, the commands to be exchanged, the checks to be performed, and the estimated time required for each procedure.
Procedure format/rules and example
Each procedure follows this structure:
To provide a log and historical record of the procedures and events that have been handled during a satellite pass, it is recommended to complete a summary table.
Additionally, this will facilitate an easy handover between operators and serve as a resource for investigating potential issues. An example of a template is provided below:
