Reduce Complexity of Satellite Avionics Integration and Test
Engineering departments responsible for component production as well as integration and test of satellite avionics systems are facing the challenge of building increasingly complex systems, at higher volumes, with shorter and shorter program timelines. Satellite avionics units need to support a variety of signal types, including power, command/communication, payload interface, and sensor I/O while also collecting more data from a larger number of connections. At the same time, avionics packages are getting smaller in size as the small satellite revolution increases the overall demand for satellite systems.
Manage new and changing requirements for avionics to interface with the satellite bus and other subsystems
Scale test solutions across the satellite avionics lifecycle from production to systems integration testing and electronic ground support equipment (EGSE)
Develop satellite test capability more efficiently by leveraging the reuse of hardware and software components
Analyze data across satellite system product lifecycles and programs to improve development time and design reliability
Optimize equipment utilization to maintain throughput and yield while minimizing waste
Satellite Avionics and Flight System Functional and Parametric Test Solutions
Connect to mechanical and actuation system signals with signal conditioning
Simulate sensors with analog data acquisition modules and industrial communication buses
Interface with guidance, navigation, and communications subsystems through digital avionics
Manage electrical power systems with power supplies and loads
Develop flexible application software to interface with the satellite avionics systems
Solution Advantages
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Leverages the broadest array of instruments in the PXI platform to provide all the signal types needed for satellite avionics test in a single solution.
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Maximizes reuse of special test equipment (STE) for board and box level test with the flexibility of a software connected solution.
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Ensures confidence in flight performance by providing a consistent solution with data that can be correlated across integration and test.
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Accelerates time to market with off-the-shelf hardware and software or a fully integrated satellite avionics test solution from NI or an NI Partner.
BUILD YOUR SOLUTION WITH THE NI ECOSYSTEM
NI offers a variety of solution integration options customized to your application-specific requirements. You can use your own internal integration teams for full system control or leverage the expertise of NI and our worldwide NI Partner Network to obtain a turnkey solution.
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