Session
Weekday Poster Session 2
Location
Utah State University, Logan, UT
Abstract
When humanity returns to the lunar surface, the opportunity to capture inspiring imagery like the Earthrise photo will depend on the technical performance of the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC). Proper testing and development of the COTS imagery system for the Artemis Lunar Surface mission will help ensure HULC is ready for its moment to shine. Radiation environments are challenging for modern electronics. Without a cost-effective means of performing radiation tests, the HULC would not be ready when its Earthshine opportunity arises. While COTS products provide a cheap and easy solution for many space applications, most are susceptible to ionizing radiation. Such COTS systems often require modification, yet programs do not want to incur large cost and schedule impacts. This poster will guide other developers regarding single-event effect (SEE) testing decisions when using COTS.
A Methodology for Cost Effective Radiation Characterization of COTS Hardware for Space Use
Utah State University, Logan, UT
When humanity returns to the lunar surface, the opportunity to capture inspiring imagery like the Earthrise photo will depend on the technical performance of the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC). Proper testing and development of the COTS imagery system for the Artemis Lunar Surface mission will help ensure HULC is ready for its moment to shine. Radiation environments are challenging for modern electronics. Without a cost-effective means of performing radiation tests, the HULC would not be ready when its Earthshine opportunity arises. While COTS products provide a cheap and easy solution for many space applications, most are susceptible to ionizing radiation. Such COTS systems often require modification, yet programs do not want to incur large cost and schedule impacts. This poster will guide other developers regarding single-event effect (SEE) testing decisions when using COTS.
