Use of the MATRIXx integrated toolkit on the Microwave Anisotropy Probe Attitude Control System

David K. Ward, Stephen F. Andrews, David C. McComas, James R. O'Donnell

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Abstract

Recent advances in analytical software tools allow the analysis, simulation, flight code, and documentation of an algorithm to be generated from a single source, all within one integrated analytical design package. NASA's Microwave Anisotropy Probe project has used one such package, Integrated Systems' MATRIXx suite, in the design of the spacecraft's Attitude Control System. The project's experience with the linear analysis, simulation, code generation, and documentation tools will be presented and compared with more traditional development tools. In particular, the quality of the flight software generated will be examined in detail. Finally, lessons learned on each of the tools will be shared.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)317-334
Number of pages18
JournalAdvances in the Astronautical Sciences
Volume101
StatePublished - Dec 1 1999

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Space and Planetary Science

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