This article presents an overview of the F Prime (F') open-source software framework and its specific ... use-case for small-scale flight systems. F' is used for rapid development and deployment of embedded systems and spaceflight applications. This article discusses the F' architecture and how it is used to develop flight software for low-cost smallsat missions.
This thesis described automated functional testing of the MIniature Student saTellite (MIST) cubesat ... and of various MIST electronic subsystems. This thesis is not comprehensive, as indicated by the significant "future work" that is required to complete implementation of the proposed solutions for automated functional testing. However, it provides valuable, detailed background and design information to inform the design and development of smallsat automated test procedures and low-cost test equipment.
This thesis provides a description of the functional testing of the MIniature Student saTellite (MIST) ... cubesat electrical power system (EPS). This includes the development of custom, low-cost test equipment, test procedures, and results.
This paper describes NASA's Class-D approach for missions that are low cost, have short development/operations ... lifecycles, and are higher risk-posture. This is a concise document that provides "tailoring/streamlining principles" and "minimum expected practices" that can be used by any smallsat team to guide the establishment of effective and efficient processes.
As described in this resource, "a WBS is a product-oriented family tree that identifies the hardware, ... software, services, and all other deliverables required to achieve an end project objective. The purpose of a WBS is to subdivide the project’s work content into manageable segments to facilitate planning and control of cost, schedule, and technical content." This detailed handbook documents NASA's approach to developing, maintaining, and using a WBS for management of budget, schedule, and other elements of a project.
This resource discusses the conceptual design of low-cost propulsion systems for smallsats. It introduces ... the constraints and requirements for smallsats and then provides detailed equations, selection criteria, and applications for multi-mode propulsion systems.
This article provides detailed information on CubeSat communications and the future direction of research ... in both industry and academia with respect to Internat of Things (IoT) networks. It includes an overview of CubeSat constellations, various communication links, link budget calculations, modulation and coding methods, and application layer protocols for CubeSats.
This NASA technical handbook provides background and guidance on the DFAT method for exposing space hardware ... to high-intensity acoustic levels using an array of loudspeakers. This testing method is typically more convenient and lower-cost than traditional acoustic testing in a reverberant chamber.
This journal paper details the design solutions for developing an attitude determination and control ... system (ADCS) testbed. It discusses cost-effective solutions for developing in-house methods for testing nanosatellite ADCSs at the system and subsystem levels.
This article details the Roll-Out De-Orbiting (RODEO) device developed by Composite Technology Development, ... Inc. This deorbiting device increases the deployed surface area, thus resulting in aerodynamic drag. This device provides smallsat developers with an ultra-lightweight solution for deorbiting and mitigation of space debris.