Suitcase TSTR

ABSTRACT: AFSCN compatibility testing is currently performed by the TSTR system. The TSTR system is large and expensive to maintain. Innoflight is proposing a new TSTR system/simulator that will be man portable, affordable, modular, and extensible. Innoflight"s TSTR will be based on an advanced software defined architecture that supports expandable capabilities, reconfigurable functionality, and simple operation. During the Phase 1 effort, Innoflight will design the advanced software defined architecture, the COTS based hardware platform and perform preliminary feasibility analysis. BENEFIT: Portable ground station compatibility testing is typically done late during space vehicle integration and test. Problems uncovered at that stage typically have significant cost and schedule impact on a mission. The Innoflight TSTR will be portable and affordable thus increasing its usability and availability to all spacecraft programs. Space Vehicle builders will even be able to procure a dedicated TSTR and use it throughout the integration and testing thereby significantly reducing risk to the program and practicing the"test as you fly"approach.