NASA Operational Simulator for Space Systems

Welcome to the NASA Operational Simulator for Space Systems (NOS3) User’s Manual and Developer’s Guide. This documentation is designed to provide information for users and developers that intend to utilize, enhance, and extend NOS3.

Documentation:

• Home
  • Introduction
  • FAQ
• Getting Started
  • Installation
  • Running
  • Igniter
• Architecture
  • Satellite(s)
  • Middleware - NOS Engine
  • Dynamics
  • Directory Layout
• Flight Software
  • Standalone Checkout
  • core Flight System (cFS)
  • cFS Tables
  • F’
• Ground Systems
  • YAMCS - Yet Another Mission Control System
  • COSMOS 4
  • COSMOS 5
  • Selecting Ground System
  • Packet Formatting
• Components
  • Generic Components
  • Integrated Algorithms
• Generating a New Component
  • Step-by-Step Guide
  • Key Takeaways
• Simulators
  • Architectural Whys
  • Background and Supporting Concepts
  • Implementing Your Own Hardware Model (and Data Provider, and Connections)
  • Writing Your Own Simulator
  • Example Simulator
• STF - Concept of Operations (ConOps)
  • Mission Overview
  • Requirements
  • Spacecraft
  • Ground Segment
  • Operations
• STF - Quick Look
  • Power
  • Data
  • Fault Detection and Correction (FDC)
  • Standard Operating Procedures
• STF - Software Development Plan
  • Required Materials
  • Software Management Approach
  • Software Technical Approach
  • Development and Test Environments
  • Verification and Validation:
• STF - Verification and Validation (V&V) Plan
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Applicable and Reference Documents
  • 3 System Description
  • 4 Verification and Validation Process
  • 5 Verification and Validation Implementation
  • 6 System Verification and Validation
  • 7 Program Verification and Validation
  • 8 System Certification Products
  • Appendix A: Acronyms and Abbreviations
  • Appendix B: Definition of Terms
  • Appendix C: Requirement Verification Matrix
  • Appendix D: Validation Matrix
• NOS3 Scenarios
  • Getting Started Scenarios
  • Design Reference Mission Scenarios
  • Cyber Scenarios
  • Moon to Mars Focus Scenarios