Integration by parts
Abstract
This paper describes the unique integration and verification challenges associated with the Space Station Freedom and an approach to solve these problems using Data Management Systems (DMS) Kits. These DMS Kits will help alleviate the complex integration problems inherent in building, assembling and testing the Space Station. Particular emphasis has been placed on utilizing the capabilities and services of the on-board DMS to provide the integration and verification tools, not only for the DMS but for the other on-board distributed systems as well. DMS Kits are provided to system/software developers across the program. These DMS Kits provide a common set of integration and verification tools and hardware. Each system developer can then utilize, through the kits, a simulation of the complete data processing environment which will be available on orbit. The paper describes the evolution of the integration process from the system level to the final integration of multiple launch packages. DMS Kits are used throughout this process, which addresses both the ground and on-orbit aspects of the problem.
- Publication:
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IN: Aerospace Testing Seminar
- Pub Date:
- 1990
- Bibcode:
- 1990aets.proc..181B
- Keywords:
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- Onboard Data Processing;
- Orbital Assembly;
- Space Station Freedom;
- Space Stations;
- Systems Integration;
- Data Bases;
- Data Management;
- Nasa Space Programs;
- Spacecraft Instrumentation