An architecture-tracking approach to evaluate a modular and extensible flight software for cubesat nanosatellites

CE Gonzalez, CJ Rojas, A Bergel, MA Diaz - IEEE Access, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Delivering better flight software is an important concern to improve CubeSat missions
success. It has been identified as a key element to enhance team collaboration, increase …

Architecture-based design: A satellite on-board software case study

A Mavridou, E Stachtiari, S Bliudze, A Ivanov… - Formal Aspects of …, 2017 - Springer
In this case study, we apply the architecture-based design approach to the control software
of the CubETH satellite. Architectures are a means for ensuring global coordination …

Nanosatellite electrical power system architectures: Models, simulations, and tests

L Kessler Slongo, S Vega Martinez… - … Journal of Circuit …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
This paper presents four of the most employed nanosatellite's Electrical Power System
(EPS) architectures, comparing their efficiency through simulations and experiments. Every …

Command-centric architecture (C2A): Satellite software architecture with a flexible reconfiguration capability

S Nakajima, J Takisawa, S Ikari, M Tomooka… - Acta Astronautica, 2020 - Elsevier
This study presents a command-centric architecture (C2A), which is a satellite software
architecture exhibiting a flexible reconfiguration capability. C2A was developed through the …

Implementing Next-Level Modularity in CubeSat Missions for Promoting Space Education

O Lakei, J Kang, C Maceo… - 2024 IEEE Aerospace …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Modular architectures in small satellites and CubeSat-class satellites generally involve
subsystems designed using commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components that can be easily …

Design and Implementation of Satellite Software to Facilitate Future CubeSat Development

T Whitney, J Straub, R Marsh - AIAA SPACE 2015 Conference and …, 2015 - arc.aiaa.org
The paper also discusses several challenges encountered and their resolution, including
the creation of heuristics to optimally schedule tasks, handling the uncertainty that is …

Crafting CanSats: A Novel Modular Design Paradigm for Scientific CanSats

C Chun, U Patel, MH Tanveer, T Swift… - 2023 IEEE 20th …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper introduces a novel modular design paradigm for Scientific CanSats, offering a
cost-effective platform for testing space-related hardware in near-space environments with …

Design Process of the avionics subsystem of Colibrí mission: An experience report.

B Muñoz-Bassol, S Muñoz-Bassol, JA Estrella-Reyna… - IFAC-PapersOnLine, 2021 - Elsevier
Universidad Panamericana students are working in the design and build process of a
nanosatellite, specifically a CubeSat, a common trend for the aerospace industry that started …

[PDF][PDF] A finite state machine approach to nano-satellite SW design: the HERMES case study

M Piccinin, A Brandonisio, A Colagrossi… - … 2023-Joint 10th …, 2023 - re.public.polimi.it
In recent years, the number of launched small satellites, has exponentially grown, thanks to
their low cost and modularity. Nevertheless, the software of such platforms still requires …

Nanosatellite constellations control framework using evolutionary contact plan design and command architecture flight software

CE González Cortés - 2022 - repositorio.uchile.cl
Space agencies, educational institutions, and private companies have adopted CubeSat
nanosatellites to do scientific research, training, technology demonstration, and space …