Radio Manager Application
Overview
The Radio Manager Application is an OBC default application that manages radio state and queues and transmits downlink packets.
Data Input
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Read command output from radio and radio health data using UART
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Accepts input from the limit checker application in case of a detected fault
Data Output
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Send satellite telemetry packets to the radio module
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Transmit heartbeat signals to the watchdog application
Data Processing
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Parse data stream into a formatted command, and publish this command on the software bus
Integration Points with PULSE-A Applications
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Communication Manager Application: Passes radio commands and receives radio data
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Power Manager Application: Requests power activation
Integration Points with NASA Provided Applications
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SBN Application: Connects to Software Bus Network
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Limit Checker Application: Checks for faults in data
Integration Points with Other Software
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Software Bus: Publishes formatted commands