Application of Embedded Systems in Low Earth Orbit for Measurement of Ionospheric Anomalies

: Space is a hazardous environment for both man and machine and to explore such a terrain a rugged, yet easily implementable, platform is needed. Low-cost, low-power embedded systems are the ideal solution since they allow for parallel development of components, which results in quick turnaround from inception to design. We present a design for detection of ionospheric phenomenon in Low Earth Orbit using embedded systems on small scale satellites. We describe the operation and architecture of this design.1

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2009
• Where: CSREAESA
• Authors: George J. Starr, J. M. Wersinger, Richard Chapman, Lloyd Riggs, Victor P. Nelson, John Klingelhoeffer, Charles E. Stroud
• Keywords: CSREAESA 2007, CSREAESA 2009, Embedded Systems, Low Earth Orbit, Low-power Embedded Systems