LabVIEW as a platform for rapid implementation of easy-to-use ground segment software solutions for space mission operations.
S. Tholl, B. Dachwald and the students of the FH Aachen Space Operations Facility (FHA//SOF) of the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences
The operation of satellites is a challenge. A successful mission is highly dependent on its mission operations. While in most cases the optimization of the firmware on the space segment side is very limited, in some cases the optimization of the ground segment software to overcome these known firmware bugs is an option. Therefore, a rapid development approach to reconfigure or redesign the mission control software according to the current situation of the spacecraft in the shortest time is crucial. In this presentation, we show how we use LabVIEW to implement and redesign ground segment software by presenting real-world case studies in which LabVIEW led to successful and easy-to-use solutions for small spacecraft and rover mission operations.
