In this meeting, Greg Sussman shared how Tech180 developed a HIL test system to simulate 3 phase brushless DC motors and actuators for the JPL Europa Lander project. This LabVIEW-based system provided closed-loop dynamic simulation and synchronized sensor feedback to the motor control electronics. The simulation proved successful with an upgraded version being planned for use on the Mars Sample Return program.
Greg led a discussion that dove into the hardware and software architecture of the system as well as some of the challenges encountered both in the hardware and software development.
Congratulations to all who have supported the Artemis program at NASA! We look forward to a successful splashdown on December 11th.
Resources:
NI Connect 2023
https://www.ni.com/en-us/events/niconnect.html
Introduction to the PXIe-5842 Third Generation PXI Vector Signal Transceiver
https://www.ni.com/en-us/shop/wireless-design-test/vector-signal-transceivers/what-is-vst/pxie-5842-...
NI New Product Guide (H2 2022)
https://www.ni.com/content/dam/web/pdfs/New_Product_Guide_LTR_WR.pdf
LRU Hardware-in-the-Loop Test System (Featuring the NI Switch Load and Signal Conditioning System)
https://www.ni.com/en-us/solutions/aerospace-defense/electromechanical-systems-test/electronic-syste...
Rocket Engine Test Architecture
https://www.ni.com/en-us/solutions/aerospace-defense/electromechanical-systems-test/mechanical-syste...
Electric Vehicle Test (Featuring NI's Battery Test and SystemLink offerings)
https://www.ni.com/en-us/solutions/transportation/electric-vehicle-test.html
Battery Emulation for Space Systems
https://nhresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/app-note-battery-emulation-for-space-systems.pdf
The Testing We Need to Get to Mars
https://www.ni.com/en-us/perspectives/the-testing-we-need-to-get-to-mars.html
To the Moon and Back
https://www.ni.com/en-us/perspectives/to-the-moon-and-back.html
OutPerform
https://insights.ni.com/outperform/?sf170163837=1
