On the Development of Testing Tool for a Satellite Gyro Sensor

TL;DR

This paper introduces a standalone testing tool for satellite gyro sensors, enabling direct component-level testing without reliance on other satellite components, thus improving failure detection accuracy.

Contribution

The paper presents a novel testing tool combining hardware and software that allows direct testing of gyro sensors independently of other satellite components.

Findings

Enables direct component-level testing of gyro sensors

Reduces failure detection issues caused by component interactions

Improves testing accuracy for satellite gyro sensors

Abstract

Attitude determination and control system (ADCS) in a satellite takes an important role to make sure that the satellite mission will be achieved. In the development phase, the ADCS is required to pass whole testing levels, including component level verification. As an important component in the ADCS, the gyro sensors must meet in that requirement. However, the testing tool for the component level test often rely on another satellite component. Since the testing line is not directly connected to the gyro, some failures between those components will be hard to be identified. This paper proposes a testing tool that operates without involves any other satellite components. The proposed testing tool consists of software and hardware part.