ADCS Manager Application

Overview

The ADCS Manager Application is an OBC default application that manages the Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) module. It packages messages to match ADCS standards and monitors satellite orientation, velocity, and position data, performing common transformations on the data.

Data Input

Reads application configuration table
Receives data from Communication Application designated as originating from ADCS module
Reads GPS topic for current position
Accepts input from the limit checker application in case of a detected fault

Data Output

Sends packaged ADCS commands to Communication Application for transmission on CAN bus
Publishes ADCS data on an ADCS topic

Data Processing

Packages messages to match ADCS standards
Monitors the current satellite orientation, velocity, and position data output by the ADCS
Performs common transformations on the data

Integration Points with PULSE-A Applications

Communication Manager Application: Receives ADCS module data and sends ADCS commands
GPS Manager Application: Reads current position data
Power Manager Application: Requests power activation == Integration Points with NASA Provided Applications
SBN Application: Connects to Software Bus Network
Limit Checker Application: Receives fault notifications

Integration Points with Hardware

ADCS Core: Receives commands and provides telemetry data

Integration Points with Other Software

Software Bus: Publishes ADCS topic data