Lecture 12: Subsystems III - Controls & Computing

Author: k3rn3lp4n1c Date: 23.10.2024 Exercise: CanSat intro (in class) Lecturer: Thomas Zurbuchen Reading Ass: 19, 20 Summaries: Controls & Computing (../../Controls%20&%20Computing%2016c607ce73f8805c823dcba6ec0f7542.md)

Content Summary:

• Attitude determination and control systems
• Onboard computing and data handling
• System design and maintenance
• Software and hardware integration

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the components and techniques for spacecraft attitude determination and control, including sensors and actuators.
• Understand the basics of onboard computing architecture, including CPUs, FPGAs, and microcontrollers for data handling and processing.
• Learn about the development and management of spacecraft software, emphasizing fault tolerance, encryption, and cybersecurity.