Emergent has extensive experience in development and support of
distributed 3-DOF and 6-DOF real-time closed-loop hardware-in-the-loop
multi-spacecraft simulations. We have provide ongoing end-to-end
engineering support for systems that enable simulations of spacecraft
onboard systems and vehicle orbit and attitude dynamics to help
facilitate mission formulation, design, analysis, and hardware trade
studies.
FFTB Simulation Environment
Emergent engineers configure GPS hardware in preparation for a
simulation
in NASA/GSFC's Formation Flying Test Bed.
Emergent plays a
critical role in NASA/GSFC’s Formation Flying Testbed--a real-time,
closed-loop, hardware-in-the-loop simulation environment for
multi-spacecraft GN&C technology development. The FFTB enables
GN&C algorithms to be tested prior to flight in a high fidelity
simulation environment that facilitates interaction with spacecraft
hardware such as GPS receivers and crosslink transceivers. This
advanced simulation facilities provides a unique environment in which
engineers and researchers can perform detailed analysis and trade
studies for future space missions.
Goddard Dynamic Simulator
Emergent is
working with NASA to support the
development of the Goddard Dynamic Simulator. The GDS provides onboard
satellite software developers with the capability to test flight
software with or without the presence of actual spacecraft sensors and
actuators. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory is but one of the many
spacecraft for which the simulator is being actively used for
spacecraft development and test activities.
