Flight Software

Model Philosophy

• Simulation Models

  • Design application-level interfaces for new hardware, sensors, and subsystems.

  • Draft stand-in payloads.

  • Implement new communication methods for new operations goals.

• Breadboard Model

  • Interface with new hardware.

• Engineering Model

  • Perform testing on FlatSat.

  • Develop software on FlatSat.

    • Minimize development on FM to preserve flash integrity.

• Engineering Qualification Model

  • Verify operations.

• Flight Model

  • Upload the final software images.

  • Allow for remote software updates.