Design of a Reliable Computing System for the Petite Amateur Navy Satellite (PANSAT)

Abstract

This thesis proposes a processor design for the Petite Amateur Navy Satellite (PANSAT). The missions of PANSAT are considered. It compares the design of three previous satellites with similar missions and determines the processor functions required to support PANSAT missions. Particular attention is given to the store and forward message system. A reliable processor design that implements these functions is developed. The reliability of the proposed design is examined. Minimum software requirements for the resulting design are listed. Keywords: System requirements analysis, Reliability analysis, Space based communications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA208194

Entities

People

  • James K. Hiser

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Communication Channels
  • Communication Systems
  • Communications Protocols
  • Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductors
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Converters
  • Data Transmission
  • Detectors
  • Digital Communications
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Inverters
  • Message Systems
  • Operating Systems
  • Reliability
  • Space Systems

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Regression Analysis.
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites