NASA Operational Simulator for Small Satellites

Welcome to the NASA Operational Simulator for Small Satellites (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
  • Modules
  • FAQ
• Getting Started
  • Installation
  • Running
• Igniter
  • The Configuration Tab
  • The Build Tab
  • The Launch Tab
• 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
• Simulators
  • Architectural Whys
  • Background and Supporting Concepts
  • Implementing Your Own Hardware Model (and Data Provider, and Connections)
  • Writing Your Own Simulator
  • Example Simulator
• Design Reference Mission
  • Concept of Operations
  • Limited Performance Test
  • Comprehensive Performance Test
  • Operations Cheat Sheet