DYNAMIC TESTING OF ATTITUDE DETERMINATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, REACTION WHEEL AND TORQUE RODS USING AUTOMOTIVE ROBOTIC TECHNIQUES

摘要

A fully automated method for testing functionality of a spacecraft or aircraft unit under testing (UUT) includes selecting a test station at which to conduct a first functionality test on the UUT. The method also includes coupling a program specific module (PSM) to the UUT. Each PSM is configured to couple to a specific type of UUT to provide power and telemetry to the specific type of UUT. The method further includes a robot arm moving the UUT to the selected test station. The method still further includes conducting the first functionality test on the UUT at the selected test station.

主权项

1. A method for testing functionality of a unit under testing (UUT), the method comprising:
selecting a test station at which to conduct a first functionality test on the UUT; coupling a program specific module (PSM) to the UUT, each PSM configured to couple to a specific type of UUT to provide power and telemetry to the specific type of UUT; moving, by a robot arm, the UUT to the selected test station; and conducting the first functionality test on the UUT at the selected test station.