Horizon 2.1: A Space System Simulation Framework

An Iteration on the Horizon Simulation Framework to Include .NET and Python Scripting

“…An example of this in the Aeolus test case could be imagined in the scenario when power subsystem battery level is too low, or the ADC subsystem doesn't have enough time to slew to a target. "Leverage Points within the system are system design elements or parameters that if changed only slightly result in a proportionally large benefit to the system utility" (O'Connor, Mehiel, and Butler, 2008). When this state data is reported to the designer, the designer has the ability to make an informed decision to perhaps switch to a larger battery or higher torque wheels in order to improve the capabilities of his system to satisfy design requirements.…”

“…O'Connor, Mehiel, and Butler elegantly explain the importance of diagnostic information and how it can be used to improve a system via the identification of bottlenecks and leverage points. "Here, a bottleneck within the system is any system design feature or parameter that is a hindrance to the overall utility of the system" (O'Connor, Mehiel, and Butler, 2008). An example of this in the Aeolus test case could be imagined in the scenario when power subsystem battery level is too low, or the ADC subsystem doesn't have enough time to slew to a target.…”