Development and Demonstration of STSim, A Simulation Environment for Space Technology Systems.

Abstract

This report documents the development of Space Technologies Simulation (STSim), a simulation environment which incorporates on-orbit space experiment assets, such as sensors, satellites, communications networks, and command centers in support of definition, acquisition, and operations phases for the Space Experiments Directorate (PLISX). The design methodology involves utilizing consistent software procedures, tools, and infrastructure in an object-oriented software environment with a flexible scope and level of fidelity to adapt individual project needs. The simulation supports both analysis and operator-in-the-loop modes of operation to allow applicability from initial concept assessment through operational phases of a program. The modular, open architecture can be extended to perform end-to end spacecraft hardware in the loop simulation and to interface with external facilities such as in wargaming simulations using standard protocols.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA313020

Entities

People

  • Craig Baer

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Command And Control
  • Command Centers
  • Control Systems
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Integrated Systems
  • Launch Vehicles
  • Message Processing
  • Network Protocols
  • Optical Detectors
  • Satellite Buses
  • Satellite Orientation
  • Solar Panels
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Software Engineering.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites