Session
Weekend Session 6: Coordinating Successful Educational Programs
Location
Utah State University, Logan, UT
Abstract
In this study, we propose education using the CubeSat system education kit "HEPTA-Sat LITE" in order to learn Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practically. HEPTA-Sat LITE is a CubeSat system education kit that contains a satellite bus system including a microcomputer, battery, and sensor devices on a single 55mm x 55mm palm-sized board, and has an external power supply and communication interface, making it expandable and versatile. The kit has expansion boards such as a universal board and a breadboard, which can be connected to HEPTA-Sat LITE to easily install other devices. Therefore, participants can experience satellite system development from start to finish at their own hands. Before modeling the system, we thought it would be effective to learn the satellite system in a hands-on way, actually touching the physical components and raising the level of abstraction to functional and operational. Next, in understanding modeling, the HEPTA-Sat LITE system is learned by representing the system from three perspectives (operational, functional, and physical) and two aspects (static and dynamic), while maintaining consistency among the models so that numerous subsystems can be integrated over the life cycle of the system. Then, in order to incorporate the knowledge gained from the modeling study into the actual experience, participants will implement their own missions. The versatility and scalability of the HEPTA-Sat LITE system and its small size simplify the system design and implementation of missions, allowing the user to implement their mission in a short time.
Model-Based Systems Engineering Education With CubeSat Education Kit "HEPTA-Sat LITE"
Utah State University, Logan, UT
In this study, we propose education using the CubeSat system education kit "HEPTA-Sat LITE" in order to learn Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practically. HEPTA-Sat LITE is a CubeSat system education kit that contains a satellite bus system including a microcomputer, battery, and sensor devices on a single 55mm x 55mm palm-sized board, and has an external power supply and communication interface, making it expandable and versatile. The kit has expansion boards such as a universal board and a breadboard, which can be connected to HEPTA-Sat LITE to easily install other devices. Therefore, participants can experience satellite system development from start to finish at their own hands. Before modeling the system, we thought it would be effective to learn the satellite system in a hands-on way, actually touching the physical components and raising the level of abstraction to functional and operational. Next, in understanding modeling, the HEPTA-Sat LITE system is learned by representing the system from three perspectives (operational, functional, and physical) and two aspects (static and dynamic), while maintaining consistency among the models so that numerous subsystems can be integrated over the life cycle of the system. Then, in order to incorporate the knowledge gained from the modeling study into the actual experience, participants will implement their own missions. The versatility and scalability of the HEPTA-Sat LITE system and its small size simplify the system design and implementation of missions, allowing the user to implement their mission in a short time.
