PROBA3 ASPIICS
N7 Space is the supplier of the on-board software for the Coronagraph Control Box, the scientific payload computer developed by Space Research Centre PAS in Poland, for the purpose of integration with ESA’s PROBA3 mission. The company is responsible for the following project activities:
- Elaboration of the software requirements specification and technical design,
- Implementation of the boot software and the RTEMS-based application software running on a LEON3 processor/GR712RC,
- Software verification and validation activities,
- Delivery of an automated software testing framework for the software validation campaign.
The software developed by N7 Space is responsible for acquiring solar corona images, managing observation programs, and transmitting data to the main satellite platform computer. Additionally, it contributes to closed-loop formation flying by delivering Shadow Position Sensor data, which enables fine-tuning of the final positioning for imaging.
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