Projecte matriculat
Títol: Firmware Engineering for Enhanced Reliability and Performance in the 3Cat-8 CubeSat
Director/a: PARK, HYUK
Departament: FIS
Títol: Firmware Engineering for Enhanced Reliability and Performance in the 3Cat-8 CubeSat
Data inici oferta: 06-02-2024 Data finalització oferta: 06-10-2024
Estudis d'assignació del projecte:
DG ENG AERO/TELEMÀT
| Tipus: Individual | |
| Lloc de realització: EETAC | |
| Nom del segon director/a (UPC): Adriano Camps, Luis Contreras | |
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| CubeSat, NanoSat, onboard computer | |
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| - Objectives
- In recent years, small satellites for Earth Observation and communications have become a preferred cost-effective solution for private companies and research institutions. 3Cat-8 is a 6U CubeSat mission, the most recent one from the UPC NanoSatLab, and it has two main objectives. As a scientific mission, it aims to characterize ionospheric effects on the propagation of radiofrequency signals by means of GNSS Radio Occultations (GNSS-RO), GNSS Reflectometry (GNSS-R), and multi-spectral imaging of the auroral emissions. As a Technology Demonstration test-bed, it carries several novel systems onboard, including a deployable Fresnel Zone Plate Antenna, and a two-stage deployment system for Pocketqubes. This thesis investigates the critical role of firmware in the on-board computer (OBC) of Cubesats, addressing the need for robust and efficient software solutions to ensure mission success. Cubesats, as miniature satellites with limited resources, demand highly optimized firmware to maximize performance and reliability within the constraints of size, weight, and power. - Methodology The research employs a comprehensive approach, encompassing firmware design, implementation, testing, and performance analysis. The implementation phase involves the development of a prototype firmware for a representative Cubesat OBC, incorporating innovative features to enhance data processing capabilities, and optimize power consumption. Rigorous testing methodologies are employed, including simulation environments and hardware-in-the-loop setups, to validate the proposed firmware's performance under various operating conditions. Furthermore, the thesis explores the integration of autonomous decision-making algorithms into the firmware, empowering Cubesats to dynamically respond to mission-specific events and optimize resource utilization. - Expected Results The anticipated outcomes of this thesis encompass a well-structured firmware development process adhering to the JPL Flight Software Coding standards and testing protocols. The approach is designed to meticulously address the specific requirements of the subsystems within the satellite. |
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