Code 581 Technologies and Products
A High Performance Onboard Multicore Intelligent Payload Module
Principal Investigator (PI)
- Dan Mandl/Code 581
- Daniel.J.Mandl@nasa.gov
Description and Objectives
- Dramatically improve onboard processing (OBP) capability for high data rate missions, in particular, HyspIRI
- Utilize Maestro/Tilera and SpaceCube OBP components to raise the TRL for onboard applications via the use of multicore processor technology.
- Demonstrate the Intelligent Payload Module (IPM) end-to-end operations concept for low latency quicklook data products from airborne vehicles
- Multi-tiered onboard data processing chain
- Direct download of Level 2 (L2) data products with atmospheric correction and geocorrection based on user selected location, parameters, and algorithms
- Rapid delivery of data products in near real time
Diagram shows the IPM operations concept for the high-speed multicore onboard processor featuring validation using various airborne platforms.
Technical Approach
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Configure IPM flight package for airborne vehicles such as the B200 and the ER-2
- Exercise the IPM multicore onboard processing software in same configuration as for satellite use
- Inmarsat transponder for uplink and downlink
- Core Flight Executive (cFE) for software bus
- CASPER for planning and scheduling
- Web Coverage Processing Service (WCPS) for custom onboard algorithms
Main Innovation(s)
- High data rate processing
- Parallel processing, optimization of processing
- Use of the latest Tilera 36-core embedded processing system and software tools
Infusion Potential
- IPM recommendations to HyspIRI Science Study Group
- Most Earth Science Decadal Survey Missions