Pico-Satellite Integrated System Level Test Program

<p>Testing is an integral part of a satellite’s development, requirements verification and risk mitigation efforts. A robust test program serves to verify construction, integration and assembly workmanship, ensures component, subsystem and system level functionality and reduces risk of mission or capability loss on orbit.</p> <p>The objective of this thesis was to develop a detailed test program for pico-satellites with a focus on the Cal Poly CubeSat architecture. The test program established a testing baseline from which other programs or users could tailor to meet their needs. Inclusive of the test program was a detailed decomposition of discrete and derived test requirements compiled from the CubeSat and Launch Vehicle communities, military guidelines, and industry standards. The test requirements were integrated into a methodical, efficient and risk adverse test flow for verification.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

MS in Aerospace Engineering

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Aerospace Engineering

Year dc:date.available

2012

Author dc:creator

• Ruddy, Marcus A

Contributors dc:contributor

• Eric Mehiel

• Pico-satellite
• Requirements
• Verification
• Test
• CubeSat
• Space Vehicles
• Systems Engineering
• Systems Engineering and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization

Identifier

10.15368/theses.2012.5

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:theses-1729