Micro-satellite data handling : a unified information model

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT:This thesis describes various software technologies implemented, or specifically developed,for the SUNSAT micro-satellite mission.With the discussion centered on the Mission Operations System functions of Data Handlingand Mission Control, particular emphasis is placed on data processing aspects such as thedeployed database schema, and the data communications mechanisms implemented as partof the communications protocol stack. Both the groundsystem architecture and the FlightSoftware are discussed, their constituent components are analysed, and recommendationsare made for improvement. Finally, a Unified Information Model for the design and operationof future, integrated satellite groundsystems is proposed, with suitable implementationtechnologies being identified and introduced.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University