Payload control system and payload controller for outer space vehicle payloads
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Jan 16, 2001
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Mar 2, 1998
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Mar 2, 1998
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A payload control system and payload controller for a payload onboard an outer space vehicle having a host computer system are provided. The payload controller includes a unitary compact control unit mounted on a circuit board. The control unit includes a processor, memory, display device control logic, input device control logic, and data input/output control logic. A plurality of interfaces located about the board surfaces provide communication with payload and host system components. A computer readable storage medium mounted on the circuit board stores information to control the payload when the payload is in outer space. The information stored in the computer readable storage medium is non-permanent so that the payload controller may be re-used for different payload experiments. The unitary compact control unit includes sufficient components to function as a stand alone computer capable of running an operating system while supporting a display device and an input device. The computer readable storage medium may be programmed on Earth for subsequent use of the payload controller in space.
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