ᴾᵒCat: Structure & Subsystems
In this book information about Structure and Subsystems is found, including: Subsystem descriptions, Hardware and Software Designs, Subsystem Verifications and Tests as Run.
Structure
Document scope This document aims to provide both an in-depth description of structural elements...
Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS)
Subsystem Description
Document scope In satellite systems, the ADCS is essential to maintain the proper orientation and...
Hardware Design
Introduction The hardware of the Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) is essential fo...
Software Design
The software of the Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) is equally essential for the...
Subsystem Verification (SSV)
DOCUMENT SCOPE The aim of this document is to explain the subsystem verification tests to carry o...
Tests as run
I2C testing in case of failureThere is a problem with the I2C communication that makes the code f...
Electrical Power System (EPS)
Subsystem Description
Functional Architecture The EPS is responsible for managing the energy throughout the satellite, ...
Hardware Design
Design Choices Up next is provided a table including the most important components of the EPS. In...
Software Design
The EPS software is encapsulated within the EPS task. It's main functionality is providing the OB...
Subsystem Verification (SSV)
The EPS consists of two main blocks. The process begins by soldering the MPPTs, and with the help...
Tests as Run
Test Description and Objectives The objective of these tests is to check the correct functioning ...
Tests as Run (Legacy)
Test campaign 2023-2 TEST PLAN- TESTS 1 - Communication with internal blocks 1. Test descrip...
Communications (COMMS)
Subsystem Description
Functional Architecture The communications subsystem is responsible for telecommand reception and...
Hardware Design
Design Choices Up next is provided a table including the most important components of the COMMS s...
Software Design
COMMS Software is integrated within the MCU and designed as a state machine that transitions main...
Subsystem Verification (SSV)
The purpose of this section is to conduct a complete test of the COMMS subsystem following the so...
Hardware Tests as Run
DOCUMENT SCOPE The aim of this document is to clearly explain the tests performed during the dele...
Software Tests as Run
DOCUMENT SCOPE The aim of this document is to clearly explain the tests performed during the dele...
On-Board Computer & Software (OBC/OBSW)
Subsystem Description
Functional Architecture Conceptually, the On-board Computer (OBC) acts as the brain governing the...
Hardware Design
Design Choices Up next is provided a table including the most important information of the OBC. I...
Software Design
Overview As introduced in the previous sections, the On-board Computer (OBC) is responsible for g...
Subsystem Verification (SSV)
The SSV of the OBC consists of two main components: hardware and software. Hardware Validation Th...
Tests as Run
DOCUMENT SCOPE The aim of this document is to clearly explain the tests performed during the dele...