Data handling system, hardware and software. On-board computers (CPU, memories, busses, interfaces), IO-units,
telemetry and telecommand formats. Standards related to data-handling systems for space vehicles. SAVOIR. Basic
programming of safety critical and real time systems. Basics in standards for software engineering, documentation,
requirements engineering and specification, design analysis and specification, implementation on given hardware.
Basics in UML. Software development environment. C-programming using a real-time operating system.
Outcome:
After completion of the course the student shall:
1. be able to describe common components of data handling systems for satellites and other space vehicles, and
their relation, both functionally and implemented in hard- and software.
2. show an ability to design, analyze and critically evaluate different technical solutions for the data handling system
for a given mission, and to present the designs and discussions in academic writing.
This is shown by a written report presenting a basic design of the data handling system for a given simplified satellite
mission or analysis of chosen designs.
3. show an ability to follow and document a software process model, from requirements specification to
implementation, and following a professional practice by performing work in accordance with generally accepted
practices, standards, and guidelines.
This is shown in a group assignment, by applying the software process model on a given simplified software project
from user requirements specification (where limited information is given at project start) to design and
implementation, and including documentation according to standard, practice and guidelines.
