NOS3

Documentation:

  • Home
    • Introduction
      • Modules
    • FAQ
      • Why should NOS3 be used?
      • When should NOS3 be used?
      • How should I go from NOS3 as is to my specific mission?
      • How to move from software / simulator to hardware once it arrives?
      • What can NOS3 give me during Integration and Testing (I&T)?
      • How do I create a new component in NOS3?
  • Getting Started
    • Installation
    • Running
    • Igniter
      • The Configuration Tab
        • Master Config
        • Spacecraft Config
      • The Build Tab
      • The Launch Tab
  • Architecture
    • Satellite(s)
    • Middleware - NOS Engine
    • Dynamics
    • Directory Layout
  • Flight Software
    • Standalone Checkout
    • core Flight System (cFS)
      • Operating System Abstraction Layer
      • Platform Support Package
      • Hardware Library
      • cFS Heritage Applications
    • cFS Tables
      • DS Tables
      • SC Relative Time Sequence (RTS) Tables
    • F’
      • Configuring NOS3 to Use F-Prime:
      • Sending a Sample NOOP Command:
      • Creating an F-Prime Component in NOS3:
      • F-Prime NOS3 Time Component (Nos3Time):
  • Ground Systems
    • YAMCS - Yet Another Mission Control System
      • YAMCS Studio Integration
      • YAMCS and OpenMCT
    • COSMOS 4
      • COSMOS 4 to cFS Command and Telemetry Link Up
    • COSMOS 5
      • COSMOS 5 to cFS Command and Telemetry Link Up
      • AIT
      • F Prime GDS
    • Selecting Ground System
    • Packet Formatting
  • Components
    • Generic Components
      • Component Information
      • Component Development
    • Integrated Algorithms
      • Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS)
      • CryptoLib
      • OnAir
      • Synopsis
  • Generating a New Component
    • Step-by-Step Guide
    • Key Takeaways
  • Simulators
    • Architectural Whys
      • Why NOS Engine?
      • Why Hardware Models, plug-ins, abstract factories, etc.?
      • Why Data Providers?
    • Background and Supporting Concepts
      • Abstract Factory Design Pattern
      • XML Configuration
    • Implementing Your Own Hardware Model (and Data Provider, and Connections)
      • Configuration Data Property Tree
      • Hardware Model
      • Data Provider
      • Connections
        • Command Connection
        • Time Connection
        • UART Connection
    • Writing Your Own Simulator
    • Example Simulator
  • STF - Concept of Operations (ConOps)
    • Mission Overview
    • Requirements
    • Spacecraft
      • Bus
      • Payload
    • Ground Segment
      • Ground Station
      • Mission Operations Center (MOC)
      • Science Operations Center (SOC)
    • Operations
      • Spacecraft Modes
      • Launch and Commissioning
      • Nominal Operations
      • Science Mode
        • Per Pass Operations
      • Contingency Operations
      • End-of-Life
  • STF - Quick Look
    • Power
    • Data
      • Schedule
      • Data Storage (DS)
    • Fault Detection and Correction (FDC)
      • Limit Checker (LC)
      • Stored Command (SC)
    • Standard Operating Procedures
      • Pass Logs
      • Standard Pass
      • Patching
  • STF - Software Development Plan
    • Required Materials
    • Software Management Approach
      • Product Development Team:
      • Organization:
      • Roles, Responsibilities, Authority, and Accountability:
    • Software Technical Approach
      • Project Life Cycle:
      • Life Cycle Reviews:
      • Software Design:
      • Software Workflow:
      • Software Implementation:
      • Static Code Analysis:
      • Release Plan:
    • Development and Test Environments
      • Development and Test Facilities and Equipment:
    • Verification and Validation:
      • Test Approach:
      • Unit Testing:
      • Code Coverage:
      • Build Testing:
      • System Testing:
      • Simulator vs Hardware:
  • STF - Verification and Validation (V&V) Plan
    • 1 Introduction
      • 1.1 Purpose and Scope
      • 1.2 Responsibility and Change Authority
    • 2 Applicable and Reference Documents
      • 2.1 Applicable Documents
      • 2.2 Reference Documents
      • 2.3 Order of Precedence
    • 3 System Description
      • 3.1 System Requirements Flowdown
      • 3.2 System Architecture
    • 4 Verification and Validation Process
      • 4.1 Verification and Validation Management Responsibilities
      • 4.2 Verification and Validation Methods
        • 4.2.1 Analysis
        • 4.2.2 Inspection
        • 4.2.3 Demonstration
        • 4.2.4 Test
    • 5 Verification and Validation Implementation
      • 5.1 System Design and Verification and Validation Flow
      • 5.2 Test Articles
      • 5.3 Support Equipment
      • 5.4 Facilities
    • 6 System Verification and Validation
      • 6.1 Complete System Integration
        • 6.1.1 Developmental/Engineering Unit Evaluations
        • 6.1.2 Verification Activities
        • 6.1.3 Validation Activities
    • 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
  • Scenario - Installation
    • Learning Goals
    • Prerequisites
    • Walkthrough
      • Option A: create a local virtual machine (VM)
        • Cloning the repository
        • Deploying the VM
      • Option B: you already use Linux or wish to create your own Linux VM
        • Docker install
        • NOS3 install
        • Python setup
  • Scenario - Demonstration
    • Learning Goals
    • Prerequisites
    • Walkthrough
      • Commanding the Spacecraft
      • The Sample Component
      • ADCS
  • Scenario - cFS
    • Learning Goals
    • Prerequisites
    • Walkthrough
      • NOS3 Implementation
      • Core Services
      • Data Management
      • Advanced Operations
      • Additional References
  • Scenario - COSMOS
    • Learning Goals
    • Prerequisites
    • Walkthrough
      • Additional References
  • Scenario - Commissioning
    • Learning Goals
    • Prerequisites
    • Walkthrough
      • Identifying Important Commissioning Data
      • Writing a Commissioning Skeleton
      • Enabling the Radio
      • Checking our Power State
      • Commands as part of templates
      • Turn the Radio On and Off
  • Scenario - Nominal Operations
    • Learning Goals
    • Prerequisites
    • Walkthrough
      • Taking a pass automatically via scripting
        • Connect to the Spacecraft
        • Execute the pass script
      • Taking a pass manually
        • Connect to the Spacecraft
        • Confirm Telemetry is Nominal
        • Send Commands
        • Downlink Data
  • Scenario - ADCS Walkthrough
    • Learning Goals
    • Prerequisites
    • Walkthrough
      • Introduction
      • Modes
      • Sensors
      • Actuators
      • Ingest and Output
      • Example
  • Scenario - Device Fault in Science Mode
    • Learning Goals
    • Prerequisites
    • Walkthrough
      • Outlining the Problem
        • Commanding the Spacecraft into Science mode
        • Triggering a Simulated Fault with the Sample Device
      • Solving the Problem
        • Creating Watchpoints for cFS
        • Creating an Actionpoint for cFS
        • Creating an RTS
        • Updating the State Machine
        • Conclusion
  • Scenario - Patching an App or Table
    • Learning Goals
    • Prerequisites
    • Walkthrough
      • Testing a Patch to an RTS
      • Patching an RTS
  • Scenario - Commanding ADCS in Science Mode
    • Learning Goals
    • Prerequisites
    • Walkthrough
      • Step 1 - Planning
        • Part A: Determining Scope
        • Part B: Determining Modifications for Behavior
        • Part C: Considering Edge Cases
      • Step 2: Implementation
        • Part A: Enabling and Setting Up Inertial Mode
        • Part B: Disabling Inertial Mode and Resetting to Sunsafe
      • Step 3: Verifying Intended Behavior
      • Conclusion
  • Scenario - Simulator Expansion
    • Learning Goals
    • Prerequisites
    • Walkthrough
      • Turn on 42 output in the 42 window
      • Enhance the Sample simulator to retrieve additional data from 42
      • Expand the Sample Simulator
      • Enhance the Sample Flight Software
      • Enhance the Sample Telemetry Definition
      • Run NOS3 and view the additional data in the Sample telemetry
      • Conclusion
  • Scenario - Command Encryption
    • Learning Goals
    • Prerequisites
      • CryptoLib Config Settings
    • Walkthrough
      • Commanding
      • Enabling Telemetry Output
      • Other CryptoLib Commands
  • Scenario - Low Power
    • Learning Goals
    • Prerequisites
    • Walkthrough
      • Step 1 - Scenario Setup
      • Step 2 - Identification and Triage
        • Part A: Pinpointing Possible Issues
        • Part B: Finding the Cause
      • Step 3 - Planning the Failsafe
        • Part A: Determining Scope
        • Part B: Determining Modifications for Behavior
        • Part C: Considering Edge Cases
      • Step 4: Implementation
      • Step 5: Verifying Intended Behavior
      • Conclusion
  • Scenario - Rapid Tumbling
    • Learning Goals
    • Prerequisites
    • Outline
      • Determining the Problem
      • Solving the Problem
  • Scenario - Sample Debug with GDB
    • Learning Goals
    • Prerequisites
    • Walkthrough
      • Step 1: Build NOS3
      • Step 2: Build the Sample Checkout App
      • Step 3: Edit the checkout script
      • Step 4: Launch the Sample Sim and launch the Sample Checkout App in GDB
      • Step 5: Use GDB
      • Optional: Enable TUI Mode
      • Conclusion
  • Scenario - Unit Test Creation
    • Learning Goals
    • Prerequisites
    • Walkthrough
      • File Structure Exploration
      • Writing Unit Tests
      • Example of NOOP Test
      • Building/Running the tests and generating a coverage report
  • Scenario - Flight Build
    • Learning Goals
    • Prerequisites
    • Walkthrough
      • Target Toolchain
      • NOS3 Modifications
      • cFS Modifications
      • Building the Flight Target
      • Conclusion
  • Scenario - Ground Operations with Random Errors
    • Learning Goals
    • Prerequisites
    • Walkthrough
    • Conclusions
  • Scenario - Constellation with Lunar Focus
    • Learning Goals
    • Prerequisites
    • Walkthrough
    • Background
      • Top Level Configuration
      • 42 Configuration
      • Simulation Configuration
      • Flight Software Configuration
      • Ground Software Configuration
  • Scenario - GPS Spoofing
    • Learning Goals
    • Prerequisites
    • Walkthrough
      • How to Replicate
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