Development of a Prototype Flight Computer for KuupKulgur
Date
2024
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Tartu Ülikool
Abstract
With mankind’s recent resurgence in interest in the Moon, a number of lunar rovers are set to
be deployed, among these are a number of student rovers. In this light, Tartu Observatory is
developing a microrover of its own, KuupKulgur. In this body of work, a prototype on-board
flight computer is developed for the lunar rover KuupKulgur. This involved the selection of a
radiation-hardened microprocessor, the creation of a development board, and the development
of firmware and interface testing tools. Additionally, tests were performed on the interfaces.
Description
Lähiajal on inimkonna huvi Kuu vastu taaselavnenud, sellega kaasnevalt on plaanitud Kuule
saata mitmeid kulgureid, nende hulgas ka tudengikulgureid. Hetkel arenduses olevate tudengikulgurite
seas on ka Tartu Observatooriumi oma mikrokulgur - KuupKulgur. Selles töö
raames arendati Kuupkulguri lennuarvuti prototüüp. See hõlmab kiirguskarastatud mikroprotsessori
valimist, arendusplaadi loomist, manusvara ja liideste testimis-tööriista arendamist ning
liideste testimist.
Keywords
KuupKulgur, lunar rover, on board computer, flight computer